The Truth About ... Gas (P.S. You and Jen Aniston Both Break Wind 14 Times Per Day!)
Yes, gas--in a headline. Are you laughing? Good. Now, let's get to the stinky topic, shall we? I recently learned some fascinating information about gas, and you have to read this stuff! And, I want to know: what do you call gas in your house? I think "fart" is so awful, so I use this word instead ...
So much cuter and less gross that fart, right?
So, I recently heard some facts about gas from the makers of CharcoCaps, a homeopathic gas remedy. They teamed up with gastroenterologist Patricia Raymond, M.D., for a gas-awareness campaign that caught my eye. Here are some things about gas that may surprise you:
The average person (you, me, Angelina Jolie) passes gas 14 times per day. 14 times?!
The healthier you eat, the more gas you pass (it's not just beans--fruits and veggies are big gas inducers, gals).
Gas happens about 4-6 hours after you eat. So, maybe don't have coleslaw for lunch before your dinner date.
Eat a high-fiber diet? Good for you! But, you'll pass gas more because of it. Fiber causes gas.
Non-stinky gas? It's probably just swallowed air.
Stinky gas? Really stinky gas? Really stinky hot gas? It means the food you ate 4-6 hours ago is having trouble digesting and is kind of chilling out down there while it feeds the bacteria in your gut, which creates more gas. Yuck.
The best way to get the gas out quick (it's got to come out eventually!): Do something active after a meal, like walking. It helps keep the gas and digestion process moving along.
Got a gas story? Share! And, what do you call gas in your house? (I want to read these comments!!)
P.S. Your most uncomfortable/embarrassing body moments ever, and the 10 most embarrassing things to buy at a drug store!
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