Lifestyle and Dietary modifications to minimize gas and bloating

Lose weight if you are overweight 

Avoid overeating 

Avoid swallowing excess air while eating and drinking

Eat slowly and mindfully 

Don’t use a straw

Don’t talk excessively while eating

Avoid chewing gum and mints

Avoid carbonated beverages

Stop smoking

Avoid artificial sweeteners: read your food labels!

Avoid chicory root

Avoid inulin

Identify food triggers and modify your diet accordingly. Sometimes keeping a food diary can be helpful to identify food triggers. 

Probiotics may be helpful for some individuals, although evidence-based research on their use is mixed.