critâ¢ic. 1. a person who judges, evaluates, or criticizes. 2. a person who evaluates, analyzes, or judges literary or artistic works, dramatic or musical performances, etc., as for a newspaper. 3. a person who tends too readily to find fault or make harsh judgments; faultfinder. 4. Archaic.
Starches. Most starches, including potatoes, corn, pasta, and wheat, produce gas as they are broken down in the large intestine. Rice is the only starch that does not cause gas. Fiber. Many foods contain soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber dissolves easily in water and takes on a soft, gel-like texture in the intestines.
Foods that cause gas, such as beans, broccoli, and apples. Spicy foods. Foods high in acid, such as oranges and other citrus fruit. Fatty foods, such as bacon, sausage, butter, oils, and anything deep-fried. Dairy products, particularly for people who are lactose intolerant. Some people are sensitive to gluten -- a protein in breads, pasta, and other baked goods -- which can cause a range of symptoms, from diarrhea to constipation.