People with a sensitive digestive system should be careful about their diet. Some at first glance safe or even dietary products may have a negative effect on the gastrointestinal tract, causing bloating, pain or serious disorders in the stomach.
One of these products is colored cabbage . Despite its popularity in healthy nutrition, it can cause bloating and constipation in raw form. The reason is difficult to digest carbohydrate raffinosa. However, after heat treatment (cooking, stewing), this vegetable becomes safer for the stomach, says nutritionist Dr. Lauren Harris-Pincus.
Products that can harm digestion include carbonated drinks . Carbon dioxide provokes stomach pain, and the high concentration of sugar in sugary drinks irritates the gastric mucosa, causing failures in its work.
Another common threat is milk . In many people, the body poorly absorbs lactose, which can cause bloating, diarrhea or abdominal pain. The constant consumption of milk in such cases can only aggravate the situation.
The list of unwanted - and tomato sauce . Its high acidity can disrupt the acid-alkaline balance in the stomach, which can eventually lead to gastritis or ulcers. The problem is created by large portions of sauce - moderate use will not cause harm.
Researchers also do not advise abusing red meat , including beef. Due to the high concentration of proteins and saturated fats, it is digested slowly, creating a load on the digestive system. It is best consumed in small portions and infrequently.
In addition, you should limit the consumption of coffee, alcohol, orange juice, fried meat, spicy dishes, cheese and crackers . All these products can cause irritation of the gastric mucosa, impaired bowel function or even chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Doctors advise to treat their own body signals more closely and to form a diet so as not to provoke digestive problems.
