Causes of Abdominal Gas • Fiber-rich diet e.g. beans, peas, fruits, vegetables, psyllium, and whole grains • Fizzy drinks e.g. soda, bear • Artificial sweeteners • Sucking on candies • Chewing gum and talking while chewing gum • Drinking through straw • Eating too quickly • Constipation • Food intolerance e.g. lactose, sugar, gluten • Overgrowth of gut bacteria • Chronic gut disease