Our dietitian gave us three easy tips to enjoy this cruciferous veggie without hearing from it later.
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Its no secret that cabbage has a gassy reputation.
After enjoying a meal with cabbage, you may notice that gas and discomfort hit a few hours later.
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So what can you do?
She explains why cabbage causes so much gas and what it’s possible for you to do about it.
Why Does Cabbage Make You Gassy?
We know cabbage and othercruciferous vegetablescause gas, but why?
Cabbage can cause gas for a couple of reasons, says MacLeod.
First up, cabbage has fiber.
Gas is a byproduct of this process, she says.
This carb is particularly hard to digest.
Our bodies cannot fully break down this sugar, MacLeod says.
As it travels into your colon, the sugar is fermented.
That producesyou guessed itmore gas.
Raffinose isnt all bad news, though.
And if, like many people, youre concerned aboutimproving your gut health, dont skip cabbage.
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