Reminder: this is only a list of foods that can cause gas. You can still eat them if and whenever you'd like — just be mindful that if they're a regular part of your diet, they could be responsible for some of your bloating.
Dr. Ganjhu says that a helpful trick to try is to chop and cook the veggies on this list to "help break down the cell wall" within these foods, which can help with digestion and therefore produce less gas.
- Beans
- Peas
- Broccoli
- Celery
- Carrots
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carbonated drinks
- Cauliflower
- Fruits, such as apples, peaches, apricots, bananas, and pears
- Lettuce
- Milk, milk products
- Onions
- Artificial sweeteners found in sugar-free foods and products (sorbitol, mannitol, and xylitol)
- Whole-grain foods
- Mushrooms
- Legumes
- Potatoes
- Beer