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January 1, 1869

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Pavy suggests that vegetables cause flatulence in 1869.

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A treatise on the function of digestion; its disorders, and their treatment

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https://archive.org/details/treatiseonfuncti00pavy/page/146/mode/2up?q=vegetable

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The object to be attained in the treatment of flatulence is the improvement of the digestive energy and the muscular tone of the stomach. Digestive solution without spontaneous decomposition is what is wanted, and the muscular power should be such as to be capable of expelling by eructation whatever gas may chance to be produced, instead of allowing it to accumulate. The food should be easy of digestion, and taken at regular intervals. Vegetable articles, from their difficulty of digestion, are not unlikely to occasion flatulence with a weakened stomach.

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	Plants
	Constipation	Hard, dry stools that are difficult to pass. Straining during bowel movements, a feeling of incomplete evacuation, bloating, and abdominal discomfort characterize the symptoms. A complete removal of plants and fiber helps constipation. Too high of a Protein:Fat ratio can also cause it.
	Digestion	Digestion is the process by which the body breaks down food into smaller components that can be absorbed and utilized for energy, growth, and repair. It involves both mechanical and chemical processes that occur in various organs of the digestive system.
	Fiber	Fiber, also known as dietary fiber or roughage, refers to the indigestible portion of plant foods. It is a type of carbohydrate that cannot be broken down by human digestive enzymes. Instead, it passes through the digestive system relatively intact, adding bulk to the stool and aiding in the regularity of bowel movements. It isn't technically classified as an essential nutrient. The term "essential" in nutrition refers to nutrients that the body cannot produce on its own (or cannot produce in sufficient quantities) and therefore must obtain from the diet