10 Foods That Do Not Cause Gas
Food That Does Not Cause Gas #3: Banana
A banana is an edible fruit that can be eaten by itself or used in cooking or desserts. Variable in color, size, and firmness, it is curved, elongated, and covered with a rind ranging from green to brown in color. Bananas are 75 percent water, 23 percent carbohydrates, 1 percent protein, and negligible amounts of fat. At 100 grams, it contains 89 calories, moderate amounts of vitamin C, dietary fiber, manganese, and 31 percent of the recommended daily value of vitamin B6 and about 8 percent of the recommended daily value for potassium.
Potassium is essential for fluid balance, helps relieve trapped gas, and combats constipation. Choose bananas that are slightly green to get the maximum benefits as they contain less fermentable sugar and more resistant starch.
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