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What are some of the toughest foods to digest?

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Question added by Salma Eid , Dietitian/Nutritionist , Muscle Power Sports, Nutrition Centre
Date Posted: 2016/12/21

10 foods are very difficult to digest avoided:

 

Fried foods:

Every time you choose to eat food fried in deep oil thou make it a little harder on the intestine. Fried foods rich in fat and oil, and this is causing problems for the stomach. If you are suffering from inflammation of the intestines or colon, the fatty foods will increase the problem. To make your diet healthier. Shui your bread and chicken pieces in the oven instead of

 Fried in oil. Eating chips as well as chips or baked potato instead of fried and rich with oil.

 

So much food seasoning:

Hot peppers such as cayenne or jalapeno gives food a strong boost from a wonderful spice, but it can also irritate the lining of the esophagus on the way down and cause heartburn and inflammation of the intestine. The result unpleasant sensation is like heartburn after eating. "Even if you try to heat cooling sour cream, and instead reduced the amount of spices to get you digest better and the comfort of the stomach and intestines.

 

Chocolate :

Most of the unfortunate results surrounding this rich foods does not come from eating chocolate itself, but from over-eating. It may become more difficult for anyone suffering from gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GE ARD). Because chocolate cause satisfaction down the esophagus, allowing stomach acid by reference to the above.

 

citrus fruits :

This acidic drinks such as orange and lemon can irritate the esophagus, and stimulate the sensory nerve inflammation. It may seem like acid reflux, but it is actually just the irritation of the stomach, the extra acid can cause other problems such as heartburn. If I drank the local lemon drink corn syrup, sugar, high fruits, be aware it causes you diarrhea.

 

Broccoli and cabbage:

This fiber-rich vegetables and very healthy nutrients, but also famous for causing the promotion of intestinal gas. Fortunately, the solution is simple. "Fry cook or some thing to disable the sulfur compounds that cause gas.

 

Mashed potatoes:

It may look like just mashed potatoes. However, it ranks at the top of "comfort foods" list, but if you suffer from lactose intolerance, you will not find any comfort in

Those potatoes, because most contain milk or heavy cream. Create potatoes

At home without milk or lactose-free milk or yogurt.

 

Onions:

Onions and his platoon, such as garlic, shallots filled compounds formed by a "phytonutrient" with health benefits, and benefits for the heart, but some cause shortness stomach bloating and gas. Cook onion and garlic can disrupt some of these compounds. But this means that you will stop some good material as well, and are advised to develop a variety of cooked and raw onions to get all the benefit.

 

Booze:

There is no faster way to determine if you are suffering from the problem of lactose intolerance

Than to sit down and enjoy a cup of ice cream.

If you get bloating and cramping and gases Such a clear message: that your digestive system is trying to tell you to stay away from this rich dairy products. You can eat lactose-free or made from foods

Soy or rice.

 

Beans, beans:

Have beans, beans notoriety in causing intestinal upset! This is true. Because the enzyme necessary to break down the beans found only in our stomach bacteria. If you do not eat beans and beans on a regular basis, it is likely that you do not have enough of this enzyme to digest comfortably. The result, of course, gas and distention. Cook beans in a soup can help because the extra fluid will help to digest large amounts of fiber, extra cooking time will begin breaking up the beans before eating. By adding beans to your diet gradually, your stomach will help to build the enzyme necessary to digest.

 

Sugarless gum:

Sorbitol only component found in many types of sugar-free gum, candies and drinks few foods with sugar, can cause troublesome furtherance

 

Of gas in the intestine. Pay attention to the ingredients label and look for products using sugar substitutes less troublesome.

Brian Buenaobra
by Brian Buenaobra , Panel Administrator / Client Service Analyst , IMS Health

I agree with the above particularly greasy or fried foods because of the high fat and high calorie content which are notorious in wreaking havoc to our digestive system. It causes abdominal pain, nausea, bloating and irritable bowel movement. Although these foods are mostly present and quite difficult to avoid, the bottom line is, we should eat in moderation and a well balanced meal. 

Mouner Fahmy
by Mouner Fahmy , Restaurant Manager , Shams Safaga Hotel

Generally the Fast Food  is too hard to digest as well as the Fried Food  and the the food in-clouds a lot of seasonings(chilly,curry,hot spices). The Desserts  isn't easy to digest

Reem Alhmoud
by Reem Alhmoud , Trainee , Nutriexperts center

If you are having digestive issues, you first need to eliminate problem foods from your current diet. For example, many foods high in fiber or fat can be difficult to digest. Fiber is considered healthy, but it is difficult to digest because its goal is to pass through the system unbroken and clean out the fatty deposits that build up over time. Unfortunately, if you are suffering from diarrhea, the last thing you want is something that is meant to "clean out" the system. Your system might tolerant soluble fiber better than insoluble, but proceed with caution in either case.

Foods high in fat can also be problematic. High-fat foods sit in the stomach for long periods of time after consumption. This makes them great when you want to feel full, but can be a problem if you are suffering from an upset stomach or other digestive issue.

Specific foods to avoid if you are having digestive issues:

  • Beef
  • Raw vegetables
  • Raw fruit
  • Fast food
  • Spicy food and seasonings (curry, cayenne)
  • Sugar and sugary foods
  • Greasy foods
  • Tea, coffee, soft drinks

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