From NY Post: Some of the most common foods in your kitchen could be quietly damaging your gut health.
As gut health continues to dominate wellness conversations, experts say diet plays a central role in shaping the microbiome.
When the balance of gut bacteria is disrupted, it can contribute to gastrointestinal issues such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), bloating, constipation and diarrhea, Robin DeCicco, a certified holistic nutritionist in New York City, told Fox News Digital.
Four foods experts warn may do more harm than good for the gut include:
- Supermarket bread
- Supermarket bread, often heavily processed with refined flours and additives, may negatively impact gut health by disrupting the balance of bacteria.
- Fried food
- Fried and high-fat foods are difficult to digest and can disrupt gut balance, especially when cooked in refined vegetable oils.
- Sugar
- Foods with high quantities of added sugar, like ice cream, negatively impact gut health and can disrupt the gut biome as sugar fuels harmful bacteria. It also contributes to overall inflammation, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
- Vegan cheese
- Highly processed vegan cheeses may trigger gut inflammation due to additives and fillers.
Read more at NY Post
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