Need to Avoid, These 9 Foods Cause Farts to Smell Worse

Kapanlagi.com - Farting or passing gas is a normal condition experienced by the body of a person. Farts occur when gas is released from the stomach or digestive system through the anus. Farts that can occur at any time can be a problem, because they are often accompanied by an unpleasant smell. It turns out that there are several types of foods that cause farts to smell worse.

Although it is actually normal for farts to smell unpleasant, it turns out that the unpleasant smell when farting can be minimized. One way is to avoid consuming certain types of foods that can cause farts to smell even worse. So, what are those foods?

Summarized from various sources, here are several types of foods that cause farts to smell worse.

1. Milk and its Products

Milk and its processed products, also known as dairy products, can actually cause fart to smell worse. Especially for those who have allergies or intolerance to lactose. The unprocessed lactose content is what causes fart to smell worse.

In addition, milk and its products also contain sulfur compounds and can cause bloating. When experiencing bloating, our bodies are relatively more likely to fart frequently.

2. Red Meat

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In addition to milk, protein-rich animal foods such as red meat can also cause fart to smell worse. Red meat such as beef, buffalo, or pork also contains methionine, an amino acid that contains high levels of sulfur. This sulfur is what makes fart smell stronger.

3. Onion

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Onion has been a mandatory kitchen spice for various Indonesian dishes. Unfortunately, consuming too much onion can also cause unpleasant fart odor. Onion contains a substance called fructose, which contributes to the production of odor. In fact, it not only causes fart odor but also body odor and bad breath. 

4. Broccoli

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Broccoli has become one of the most popular types of vegetables nowadays. Rich in nutrients, broccoli is a healthy vegetable that is widely loved. Surprisingly, this green vegetable is also among the foods that cause fart odor.

This is because broccoli has a high fiber content. However, consuming too much fiber can make it difficult for food to be digested. The bacteria in the intestines can cause gas formation from broccoli. Additionally, not many people know that broccoli also contains sulfur. This is what makes gas after consuming broccoli tend to have a stronger odor.

5. Alcohol

Drinking alcohol can be very risky for health. In fact, many people say that excessive alcohol consumption can damage a person's internal organs. Just like some types of food mentioned earlier, alcohol, especially beer, also contains sulfur. Therefore, it can cause more frequent gas passing with a more pungent smell.

6. Legumes

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The next type of food that causes fart to smell worse is legumes. Yes, legumes that are known to be healthy also have side effects. Legume seeds generally contain a substance called raffinose. This substance can trigger a pungent smell in the gas stored in the intestines.

7. Cabbage Flower

Raffinose is also found in several other types of vegetables, including cabbage flowers. Therefore, consuming cabbage flowers can also cause the same effect. Therefore, one way to reduce the unpleasant smell of flatulence is by reducing the consumption of cabbage flowers.

8. Cabbage

Cabbage is also one of the favorite types of vegetables for many people. It can be consumed as a raw vegetable without having to be processed. Unfortunately, besides legumes and cabbage flowers, raffinose is also found in cabbage. In fact, not only raffinose, but sulfur is also present in cabbage, which can make flatulence even more unpleasant.

9. Eggs

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Eggs are often used as a source of animal protein for many people. Eggs are also often suspected as one of the foods that cause flatulence to become more odorous. It turns out, this suspicion is true. According to bbc.co.uk, eggs contain methionine, which contains sulfur. Therefore, it is believed to make flatulence gas more odorous.

Those are some types of foods that cause flatulence to become more odorous. So, do you have any favorite foods among them?

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