What do you do about gas problems due to veganism?!

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I have that problem too at the beginning of my diet. I recommend you try taking soy yogurt or get a Acidophilus supplement. A good intestinal flora helps to eliminate gastrointestinal problems. I have been taking for more than a year now and have certainly stop having gas problems or tummy discomfort.

You might also want to reduce your intake of fibre. Eat small, frequent meals rather than large meals. Avoid carbonated drinks too.

Hope that helps.

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GO raw- it solves the issue immediately.
When vegetables are cooked a lot of them release gasses from their cell walls, the carciferous ones especially ( cauliflour, broccoli, cabbage) and this gas only grows in your intestine.
With raw- the cells are softened down and floppy and you get ALL the nutrients plus vitamin lost during cooking, plus no gas- the gas develops through heat and cooking.

Maybe cut down on the fiber a little bit. I don't have those problems...

Often times the particular foods you eat make things worse. Experiment with different types of beans and vegetables and fruits till you get to where you feel better.

People who aren't vegan have the same problems. Its not due to being vegan.

If you're preparing beans, rice or pasta at home, you might rinse them before cooking. Loose starch is like candy to gas producing bacteria. If you're eating a lot of fake meats and cheeses, well, they taste great but that's the price you pay!

personal experience as a vegan

Several of the spices commonly used in Indian cuisine are supposed to be good for cutting down on flatulence. Asafoetida (hing), turmeric, fennel seeds, etc.

during cooking add a bit of baking soda to boiling water before adding the veggies, especially beans, add tablespoon to soaking water and change at least 3-4 times

do you eat a lot of beans? :\

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