A list of common food items that are high in nutrient value but causes hurdle on the road to a flat stomach journey.
There are times when even after sweating it out at the gym, we are unable to reach our weight loss goal. This usually happens when we put all our energy into exercising and skip the most important element of the weight loss journey - watch the food we eat.
Many nutritionists suggest avoiding food items that can cause gas and bloating in the body. For example, watermelon, grains, and a few dairy products are known to cause gas and should be avoided at all costs to achieve that flat stomach look.
To further be of help, we have narrowed down a list of common food items that are high in nutrient value but have one such element that turns out to be the hurdle on the roads of a flat stomach journey.
1. Legumes
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There are some legumes that are good for health, however, there are others that cause gas and bloating in the body. The high fiber content present in legumes like beans, peas, lentils, and soybeans makes them hard to digest.
2. Yogurt
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Yogurt is good for maintaining gut health as it contains probiotics, known to regulate the digestion process. However, flavoured yogurts that are popular in the market should be avoided at all costs as they are high in sugar, which causes gas and bloating.
3. Grains
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Experts say that grains such as rye and wheat contain 'fructan', a carb that is hard to digest and is further fermented by gut bacteria, which causes bloating.
4. Watermelons
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Who doesn't like watermelon? It is one of the most popular fruit to eat in the summers. However, research says that watermelon can cause bloating as it contains fructose, a natural sugar that gives the fruit its natural sweetness.
5. Onions
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Many might not know that onions contain the same carbs that are found in grains. Onions also contain 'Fructan' which is not hard to digest but also causes water storage in the intestine that causes bloating.
6. Dairy
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Dairy is an essential item in an Indian household, however, popular dairy products like cheese and milk are high in natural sugar that when consumed in excess quantity, can cause digestion issues.
7. Cruciferous vegetables like Broccoli, Kale, and Cauliflower
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Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, and kale contain 'raffinose', a type of carbohydrate that the human body can't break down which results in gas and bloating.
8. Apples
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Apple is one of the most common fruit in any household, however, the presence of fiber, fructose, and sorbitol make it bad for the gut and is advised not to be consumed especially late at night.
9. Artificial Sweeteners
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Many switch from sugar to artificial sweeteners but are unaware that they take time to digest which can lead to bloating.
