Juliette's nutrition tip : Be aware of 'windy' veg
It's not just an old wives' tale: some veg like onions, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, beans and sprouts naturally create more internal wind than other veg. This is because they contain naturally occurring sugars and starches that are fermented by bacteria in the lower intestine to produce gases like carbon dioxide and methane. That's not to say you should avoid them as they are very nutritious – it's just that being forewarned is being forearmed!
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Hi Janet - a soup made from any of these vegetables can certainly cause a bloated and windy tummy - particularly leeks and artichokes! But that doesn't mean they are bad for you. I think it always helps to get outdoors and go for a long walk after eating lots of the brassica family veg!
Susannah@Activia 5 months ago
Don't let the fact that some veg are windier than others put you off them though! Embrace it :)
Helen@Activia 6 months ago
I made a veg soup could this cause a windy bloated stomach?
JANET 12 months ago
good to know
Claire 1 year ago
But at the same time, these are the best for you!
Stephanie 1 year ago
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