The U.S. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse offers these suggestions to help reduce uncomfortable gas:

• Cut down on foods known to cause gas, such as beans, dairy products, bran and whole wheat foods.
• Limit gas-causing vegetables such as onions, broccoli, cabbage and brussels sprouts, and fruits such as peaches, apples and pears.
• Avoid sugary fruit drinks and carbonated soft drinks. Instead, drink water.
• Avoid swallowing excessive air by eating slowly and chewing thoroughly.
• Keep a diary of foods that cause gas for you, and try to avoid them.