People with sensitive digestive systems should be careful about their diet. Some seemingly safe or even diet foods can have a negative effect on the gastrointestinal tract, causing bloating, pain, or serious stomach upset.
One such product is cauliflower . Despite its popularity in healthy eating, in its raw form it can cause bloating and constipation. The reason is the difficult-to-digest carbohydrate raffinose. However, after heat treatment (boiling, stewing), this vegetable becomes safer for the stomach, notes 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 sweet drinks irritates the gastric mucosa, causing malfunctions in its work.
Another common threat is milk . Many people have lactose intolerance, which can cause bloating, diarrhea, or abdominal pain. Regular consumption of milk in such cases can only worsen the situation.
Tomato sauce is also on the list of undesirables . Its high acidity can disrupt the acid-base balance in the stomach, which over time can lead to gastritis or ulcers. It is precisely large portions of sauce that create the problem - moderate consumption will not cause harm.
Researchers also advise against overeating red meat , especially beef. Due to its high concentration of protein and saturated fat, it is digested slowly, creating a burden on the digestive system. It is better to consume it in small portions and infrequently.
In addition, it is worth limiting the consumption of coffee, alcohol, orange juice, fried meat, spicy foods, cheese and crackers . All of these products can cause irritation of the gastric mucosa, intestinal disorders or even chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Doctors advise paying more attention to your body's signals and shaping your diet so as not to provoke digestive problems.
