Food for Anti Flatulence

Flatulence (gas) is a natural by-product of digestion, and everyone passes it a dozen times a day or more, according to the Mayo Clinic. If you're trying to pass gas less frequently, focus on what not to do, what not to eat and what not to drink.

Adjust Your Fiber Intake

• High-fiber foods cause gas, so the Mayo Clinic recommends reducing flatulence by experimenting with fiber intake--start low, then keep adding fiber until it results in uncomfortable gas again.

  High-fiber foods include such nutritious, beneficial fare as fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans and peas. Onions, cabbage and dairy products cause more flatulence in some people than others, so part of reducing the amount of gas you pass is balancing the flatulence-causing foods with portions that help you maintain a healthy diet.

Other Causes of Flatulence

• Carbonated beverages such as soda and beer cause gas. So does anything that causes you to swallow air, such as eating too fast, drinking through a straw and chewing gum. The Mayo Clinic recommends eliminating this excess gas by substituting water for carbonated beverages, eating small meals, eating slowly, and avoiding smoking and chewing hard candies.

Dietary Supplements

• Because many healthy foods cause gas, eliminating them from your diet may be worse for you than passing a lot of gas. Dietary supplements such as Beano break down the carbohydrates that cause gas, leaving you the option to eat healthfully without fear of excessive flatulence.

Low-Fat Diet

• According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, a low-fat diet can also help reduce bloating and discomfort. Less fat in the diet helps the stomach empty faster, which in turn helps gas escape to the small intestine.