
ROCHESTER, Minn., Jan. 3 (UPI) -- A U.S. health newsletter calls gassiness embarrassing, bothersome and yes, smelly -- but it advises a change in diet may clear the air.
The Mayo Clinic Health Letter suggests temporarily avoiding certain foods to help identify the cause of the gassiness. The usual suspects are:
-- Dairy products: Lactose, a sugar found in dairy foods, commonly causes gas that may be helped by nonprescription products such as Lactaid or Dairy Ease.
-- Onions, radishes, cabbage, celery, carrots, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower and legumes such as dried peas and beans. Beano, or other products containing simethicone may help.
-- Prunes, grapes, apples and apricots, as well as juices made from them, may contain a lot of fruit sugar which can cause gas.
-- High-fiber foods often are linked to gassiness, but it's usually the amount that causes the problem. Cut down and gradually increase to identify the tolerable amount.
-- Some sweeteners, including Sorbitol, mannitor and xylitol -- used in sugar-free candies -- can cause diarrhea in some people.
-- Carbonated or sparkling drinks and some fatty food such as fried items also can cause gas and may be avoided.
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