Meteorism is an accumulation of gas in the intestine that leads to abdominal bloating. It can give abdominal cramps, flatulence and belching.
Proper nutrition can be of great help to prevent the disorder and to solve it.
What to eat in case of meteorism
What are the most suitable foods for meteorism? In general, foods that are easily digestible and do not contain air, too much fat and too much sugar.
Here are some:
1. Fennel : prevents the formation of gas, promotes the expulsion of that already present in the intestine and limits intestinal fermentation.
2. Mint : it is refreshing and promotes the elimination of intestinal gases.
3. Blueberry : reduces intestinal fermentation.
4. Natural yogurt : the digestion of fiber and other foods. Yogurt is generally well tolerated even by people who have a lactase deficiency, the enzyme that allows the assimilation of lactose.
In reality, however, more than what to eat it is useful to ask how to eat and what habits can be adopted to prevent and combat meteorism.
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How to eat in case of meteorism
Often, we eat what happens, perhaps in a hurry and without even sitting down at the table. Sometimes, correcting such incorrect habits can help a great deal to avoid meteorism and other disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
> Chew slowly . Meals should be consumed calmly, taking the right times.
> Avoid over-abundant and excessively rich meals . Better to eat more often and less . The ideal would be to consume three main meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) plus two snacks, always without overdoing the quantities.
> It is preferable to eat fruit, especially the most sugary one, away from meals .
> Avoid frying or limit consumption a lot.
> Avoid sweetened drinks, especially those with added carbon dioxide.
> Follow a balanced diet .
> Limit conversations during meals. Speaking while eating favors the formation of intestinal gases.
> Do not play sports immediately after meals and limit all those activities that, if carried out immediately after eating, do not favor proper digestion.
> Limit the consumption of foods that contain air, for example whipped cream.
> Avoid alcohol and spirits.
> Limit the consumption of coffee and tea .
Should meteorisms be avoided?
Legumes can promote meteorism, but depriving them completely, unless there are particular intolerances, is not a good idea because they are very valid foods from a nutritional point of view.
So what can you do? Cook them the right way.
Soak them for at least a night, cook them very well and prefer the broken legumes, which are more digestible. Furthermore, it may be useful to consume them in the past or in the form of puree.
