T2+Explanation

__ Monday 30th May __

Why do we fart?

Farting is caused when bacteria in the digestive system breaks down carbohydrates and proteins in the food.

Most food is broken down in the stomach and small intestine, which completes the digestion process. The break down of food in the large intestine is when accumulation of gasoccurs.

The bacteria in our digestive system becomes used to our normal diet and is able to cope, when breaking down the foods it is used to.

Foods such as cabbage, beans and cauliflower, take longer to digest and will therefore produce more wind. Any food containing carbohydrates will also cause accumulation of gas.

The most common cause for accumulation of gas is swallowing air, as every time that we swallow air is taken into our stomach.

Often air that we swallow is released as a burp, but if the air passes into the intestines, it will be released as a fart.

Adding mint to a meal helps the body absorb gas and release it through the lungs therefore cutting down on farts, hents minted peas.

By Kimberly

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