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3 foods gastroenterologist avoids at all costs – they’re ‘dangerous’ for the gut
If youre ever in doubt about which foods most certainly hurt your gut health, look no further than Doctor Sethis sage advice.
A spoonful of honey goes a long way to maintaining good digestive health. Bitter foods are also advisable for the effect they have on the esophageal sphincter. But eating all the honey and bitter gourd in the world wont undo the damage done to your health by these 3 food types if you buy what Dr Sethi has to say.
The 3 most dangerous foods a TikTok gastroenterologist always avoids
First up are ultra-processed foods. Theyre full of preservatives, additives, and unhealthy fats, says Dr. Sethi, all of which can disrupt the gut microbiome.�
Microbiome is the name given to the collective of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that call your body home. While some bacteria are associated with disease, others are extremely important for the immune system, organ function, heart health, and other aspects of your physical health.
Second in Dr. Sethis firing line are deep-fried foods. Theyre hard to digest and, as a result, can slow down the digestive process. This can lead to bloating, gas, and acid reflux.
Dr Sethi recommends avocado oil, refined olive oil, and ghee for occasional deep frying, because they have relatively high smoke points. Avocado oil mightnt be as expensive as you instinctively think it is, but it is dearer than some of the alternatives. He includes coconut oil in this list, but coconut oil has a much lower smoke point, making it less ideal for deep frying.
Finally, its time to axe the soft drinks, both sugary and diet.
The diet ones contain artificial sweeteners like aspartame, he points out. Many soft drinks contain a cocktail of artificial sweeteners, some of which are better than others. Another is xylitol, which research suggests may increase the chances of stroke and heart attack.
Why its so important to look after your gut health
Besides being a general correlate for overall health, the wellness of your gut has some interesting knock-on effects.
A pregnant womans microbiome affects the brain development of the fetus growing inside her, for example.�
In lab mice, at least, the presence or absence of a particular type of bacteria in the pregnant mother-to-bes gut had serious consequences regarding the brain development of the young.
Gut microbiome videos online can be confusing. Sure, there are a lot of moving parts. But the fundaments are simple: think about your bodys needs, and try to meet them.
And& if at any point you see more than a smear of blood in your poop, see a doctor.�
