Jan 30, 2024, 04:57 PM IST

Gut Health: 8 foods that can cause digestive issues

Jaisal Kaur

Here are some worst foods for gut health.

1. Fried food: Fried food is low in fibre and can cause diarrhea.

2. Processed food: Processed food lacks nutrients, is high in sugar, low in fibre, and contains preservatives.

3. Artificial sweeteners: Artificial sweeteners can lead to abdominal cramps and diarrhea.

4. Alcohol: Alcohol can be irritating to the digestive tract and slow it down, affecting acid production.

5. Dals, pulses, legumes: They can cause abdominal discomfort.

6. Animal protein: Food from animals including meat, dairy, and eggs can intervene with the gut microbiome.

7. Prebiotic foods: Prebiotics are foods or food ingredients that the body does not digest. It includes garlic, onions, wheat, soybeans and oats.

Disclaimer: This content including advice gives generic information only and is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion.

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