Why does matzah cause abdominal pain and what to do with it? - Walla! health

2021-03-29T07:37:36.184Z

Do you also suffer from constipation and a bloated stomach after eating quite a few matzos? There's something to do with it, but before that - drink a glass of water

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Why does matzah cause abdominal pain and what to do with it?

We are already after two and a half days of matzah, which means a lot of people are walking around now with stomach ache, constipation and gas.

Why does this happen to us every year anew and what do we do with it?

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Before we get to the solutions, it is important to understand why Pesach challenges the digestive system.

Matzahs are made from flour and water only, so they are very low in dietary fiber, and of course very low in liquids, compared to bread.

The lack of dietary fiber and fluids in matzah causes many to suffer from significant constipation, bloating, gas and abdominal pain on Passover.

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"Unlike bread, matzos (and other Passover foods) contain less liquid and less dietary fiber, which is why most of us experience digestive difficulties on Passover," explains nutritionist and fitness coach Keren Ann Gaiman. "Matzah is full of foods rich in liquids and dietary fiber. Fruits and vegetables are good candidates. If you eat legumes, don't give up a good stew or some Majdara."

Gaiman also recommends choosing wholemeal or diet-rich matzos if possible.

Exercise can also help regulate bowel activity, as well as ensure a slow and thorough eating of food in order to aid in its breakdown and absorption.

There are also solutions.

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If preventative measures have not helped and you are already suffering from constipation, you should enrich the menu with foods that are known for their ability to move things naturally.

Apples, for example, contain quite a bit of dietary fiber that passes through the digestive tract without breaking down and thus they encourage bowel movement and help form feces.

Apples also contain pectin, which is a particular type of soluble fiber that has laxative properties.

Prunes also contain fiber (2 grams in 4 prunes), but what makes them especially effective against constipation is sorbitol - a type of alcoholic sugar that our body does not know how to digest so well.

As a result, fluids are drawn into the digestive tract and encourage bowel movement.

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And what about the gases?

As mentioned, Passover is also very problematic in terms of gases.

This is because apart from the problematic matzos, many foods eaten on the holiday can increase gas production.

Examples are starchy foods like potatoes and corn, dairy products (especially for those with lactose intolerance) and various vegetables (like onions, cabbage, broccoli).

Eating sugars in desserts and many artificial sweeteners (like sorbitol) can also aggravate flatulence.

For some people too much consumption of eggs, especially hard ones, can cause symptoms of intolerance and excessive gas.

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During Passover, and in general, it is advisable to identify the food products that do you no good and aggravate the gases and simply avoid them.

The gases can be relieved with various over-the-counter medications, and there are also some natural ways to relieve gas, including fennel seed infusion, ginger, hot water with lemon and mint tea.

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