Questions: Health & Fitness

Flatulence creates methane and is a major greenhouse gas that is the second biggest contribution to global warming.

Methane is produced by intestinal breaking down food, particularly high fibre foods, in the large intestines.

While often odorless, methane is a flammable greenhouse gas, though a chronic odor should be discussed with a doctor.

To reduce global warming, eat smaller meals slowly with your mouth closed, and exercise regularly to aid digestion.

Avoid swallowing air by not chewing gum, smoke, or suck on hard sweets.

Reduce trigger foods beans, lentils, cabbages, broccoli, sprouts, onions and nuts.

Limit sugars and sweeteners, avoid fizzy drinks, beer, and excessive fruit juice.

Incorporate foods that are easier to digest such as rice, bananas, citrus fruit, potatoes, oats and linseeds.

What are you doing to reduce global warming?

What is your opinion?