The saying, "You are what you eat," is well-known, but it couldn't be more true when it comes to the health of your gut. Some foods help your digestive system flourish, but others may cause it to become out of balance, resulting in pain, bloating, and even lasting problems. In his May 28 post, gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi lists the worst foods to avoid in order to maintain a healthy gut.

According to certain digestive problems, Dr. Sethi lists the worst foods for your gut health in the video. He said this:

1. Worst food for overall gut health: Ultra-processed meats

These include items like hot dogs, sausages, and deli meats. They're high in additives, preservatives, and unhealthy fats, which can disrupt your gut microbiota and lead to chronic inflammation over time.

2. Worst food for constipation: White bread

Lacking fibre and made from refined flour, white bread slows down digestion and contributes to hard stools. It can worsen constipation, especially if you're not drinking enough water.

3. Worst food for bloating: Carbonated drinks

Think soda, sparkling water, and fizzy energy drinks. The bubbles introduce excess gas into your digestive tract, leading to uncomfortable bloating and distension.

4. Worst food for diarrhoea: Greasy fried foods

These are difficult to digest and can irritate the stomach lining. Fried items like chips, fries, or fast food can speed up gut motility and worsen diarrhoea symptoms.

5. Worst food for gut inflammation: Refined sugar

Found in candies, pastries, and sugary beverages, refined sugar can promote the growth of harmful bacteria and trigger inflammation, leading to long-term gut issues.

6. Worst food for acid reflux: Spicy foods

Ingredients like chilli, hot sauce, and spicy seasonings can relax the lower oesophageal sphincter and irritate the stomach lining, causing acid to backflow into the oesophagus.

7. Worst food for gut microbiome balance: Artificial sweeteners

While they might seem like a low-calorie option, sweeteners like aspartame, sucralose, and saccharin can negatively affect the diversity and balance of your gut bacteria.

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