Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated : September 25, 2014 4:22 PM IST
If you are one of those millions of people who suffer from flatulence or bloating but feel embarrassed to talk about it publicly, then go through this post to find some naturally available wonderful foods to beat flatulence. You might have come across some articles that shed light on foods not to be consumed by people suffering from this intestinal gas complication but here are some effective foods that will surely help you out in putting an end to your gas release problem.
Rupali Datta, dietician in Fortis Hospital says, 'Avoid fresh as well as canned juices as they are high in sugar content and rather opt for coconut water or lemonade. Make a habit to go out for a walk after meals and drink lukewarm water. Small and frequent meals are a good option to avoid flatulence. Also, home remedies like carom water (ajwain paani) or cumin water (jeera paani) are best bet to avoid acute gas troubles as it improves digestive system and cures acidity.'
Natural kitchen remedies to treat flatulence include:
Black pepper: The carminative (preventing gas formation) properties of black pepper act as a powerful aid in relieving colicky pain and stomach discomfort caused by flatulence. It is the piperine content that is found to stimulate the production of hydrochloric acid by the intestine for effective digestion of proteins and carbohydrates by the stomach. To prevent flatulence, it is suggested that one should add pepper powder to their food.
Ajwain (carom seeds): Ajwain is one of the most ancient natural remedies employed by Indian households to treat stomach upsets and indigestion. It is loaded with a chemical called thymol that is found to play a key role in releasing gastric juices by the stomach thereby speeding up the digestion process. For instant relief, boil few carom seeds in water until it is reduced to half. Strain and then drink the liquid.
Fennel seeds: Fennel, commonly called as saunf by Indians, is excellent home remedy to cure flatulence with its powerful carminative properties. The best way to enjoy its digestive power is to chew on some seeds after your meal.
Cardamom: Widely used as a flavouring agent, cardamom contains a volatile oil that acts effectively in relieving flatulence. Its digestive properties can be achieved by adding it to vegetables while cooking, chewing few seeds or by drinking cardamom tea (boil few seeds and strain it).
Ginger: It contains volatile oil that has an ability to break and expel intestinal gas, reducing flatulence and thus, relieving gas trouble. It also aids digestion of food and reduces the quantity of gas formed. One can either chew a piece of ginger (peeled and washed) or make ginger steep (boil ginger in water and strain) or adding ginger to vegetables responsible for gas production while preparing helps in avoiding flatulence.
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