Cut Down on Gassy Foods The amount of gas caused by certain foods varies from person to person. The only way to know your own limits is through trial and error. These are some foods that cause gas: Soft drinks, beer, and fruit drinks Beans Dietetic foods and sugar free candies and gum Vegetables Ex: broccoli, cabbage, onions, asparagus, and brussels sprouts Fruits Ex: pears, apples, and peaches Whole grains Ex: whole wheat breads, and bran Milk and milk products Ex: cheese and ice cream, and salad dressing containing lactose