8 things your farts can reveal about your health

It doesn’t matter if you’re inhaling broccoli or a bowl of blueberries – the inhaling part is the problem. You swallow air every time you eat or drink, so the faster you do it, the more air you swallow. Burping typically gets the air out of your belly, but any that remains finds its way into your lower digestive tract and, well, comes out the other side. You may also swallow extra air when you chew gum, suck on hard lollies, or drink through a straw.