Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Nisha Dubey
Around 70 per cent of people in our country have the problem of lactose intolerance. Lactase enzyme is needed to break down or digest lactose. But in most people, the lactase enzyme is less due to which it is not digested in the stomach and the problem of bloating increases.
Beans have a very good amount of fibre, which strengthens our digestive power. But a sugar called alpha-galactoside is also found in beans. When it enters the stomach, it ferments with the help of bacteria in the intestine. During this process, a lot of gas is produced as a by-product, which leads to the problem of bloating and acidity.
Lentils are a treasure of protein. Apart from this, a sufficient amount of fibre, carbohydrates, minerals, etc in them, but due to the excessive fibre, some people face difficulty in digesting it properly, so after fermentation in the stomach, the problem of acidity increases.
Vegetables like cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower make a lot of gas in the stomach. Therefore, it is not beneficial for people with weak digestive power to eat too much cauliflower.
Mushrooms are also considered to be a treasure trove of nutrients, but for some people, mushrooms increase bloating in the stomach.
Some people prefer having soft drinks to reduce the acidity of the stomach, but it only adds to the problem. Carbonated drinks contain soda which further enhances the problem of bloating and acidity.