Lots of Fiber Intake, Lots & Lots of Gas, Common??? Posted: 06-09-07 12:23pm
I'm on this pretzel kick, it's like I
can't eat enough of them. I've had lots
and lots of gas since I started eating
them and I noticed on the nutrient list
they are loaded with fiber. I even have
gas when I have a bowel movement. Is this
normal when you have a large daily fiber
intake??
The nutrient intake says there are 8
servings per bag of pretzels and 5% of the
daily fiber per servings, sometimes I eat
at a bag and a half of pretzels a day!!
Usually at least one bag. But hey,
they're not fattening, they do have a bit
much sodium so I'm making sure I get
plenty of water.
Any answers??
Thanks!!
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golu
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 16 Jun 2007 Posts: 5 Location: India
Posted: 06-18-07 10:05am
Arn't prezel fried? Though they say that
pretzel conains lots of fibre, being
fried, it can cause gas. Sometimes, one of
the ingredients, like the oil used, spices
etc. can also cause stomach gas.
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smaro8015
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Aug 2007 Posts: 2
Posted: 08-21-07 08:56am
Fibre can make you gassy. Everyone says
its great, but there are two types,
soluble and insoluble. Insoluble is
probably the one in the pretzels since it
is causing you some gas..its just part of
it. It is the reason that beans also
produce the same effect, because of the
fibre content. It could also be because of
the fact that they might be fried.
