Hey there, viewers!
It’s not often we think about our intestines.
In fact, up until now you’ve probably tried
to go your whole life without thinking of
this organ.
Heck, the only time you ever see them is in
horror movies.
An intestine is a long, muscular tube going
from your stomach to your anus.
While it serves several functions, it’s
main purpose is to help you digest food.
A poor diet can do your intestines a lot of
harm.
Here are 9 Foods That Are Destroying Your
Unhealthy Intestines.
Are you having too much Diet Soda?
How about fried foods?
I think it’s time to cut back on the burgers.
Wait…
Aw, I love donuts!
We’re talking all that AND more…
Donuts
Yup, trips to the local bakery will never
be the same.
Donuts can do a lot of harm to your digestive
tract.
You see, these fried, doughy treats get in
the way of your digestive process.
Just think about all the sugar they carry.
Just a regular plain donut at the drive-thru
can carry almost 15% of your daily recommended
carb intake.
This includes 15 grams of sugar!
For the record, men are supposed to have no
more than 36 grams of added sugar per day,
while women are suggested no more than 25.
This sugar in donuts can cause inflammation
in your intestines.
Keep in mind that donuts also have gluten.
They are after all made with a ton of wheat
flour.
Foods that are high in gluten are digestible
for most.
But if you suffer from celiac disease or gluten
intolerance, donuts aren’t the way to go.
They can cause your intestine a lot of difficulty.
With celiac disease, gluten can destroy the
lining of the small intestines.
As a result, you won't be able to absorb any
nutrients.
This also affects other areas of the digestive
system.
What’s your favorite kind of donut?
How much sugar does it contain?
Sound off in the comment section and start
a conversation with our Bestie community.
French Fries
Not only am I ruining your trips to the bakery,
your weekly feast at your neighborhood burger
joint will also be done forever.
French fries can also hurt your digestive
process.
The saturated fats alone are a danger.
Take a medium order of McDonald’s fries
for example.
It carries with it 13% of your daily saturated
fat.
These fats will increase inflammation in the
intestines.
And don’t forget about the deep frying.
If you're eating your fries at a restaurant,
they may also be getting cooked in the same
oil as breaded foods.
This means that your french fries may be contaminated
with the gluten from a previously cooked meal.
It will only add to the problems your intestines
go through.
Gummy Candies
Imagine that.
All your favorite childhood treats destroyed
in one video.
So we killed the bakery for you, then the
fast food restaurant.
Let’s ruin your trips to the candy store.
Some gummies are listed among the worst foods
your intestines encounter.
No, not just because of the massive amounts
of sugar.
Research has shown that the red dye in these
candies can also hurt you.
This is one of the additives used to give
various foods their color.
Red dyes can do a ton of damage to your digestive
system.
Studies have linked certain types of red dye
to DNA damage of the stomach, colon and bladder
of mice.
While the same cannot be confirmed for humans,
I suggest you stay away from foods containing
red dye.
Your intestines may be suffering way more
than you think.
Hamburgers
I get it, burgers taste delicious.
That’s while you’re chewing it.
But have you thought about what happens to
that red meat after you’ve swallowed it?
One medium patty made from lean ground beef
carries 6 grams of saturated fat.
That’s almost 30% of your daily recommended
intake.
This kind of saturated fat will increase inflammation
in the intestines.
And keep in mind the bun you are eating your
burger with.
That thing is loaded with gluten.
This only makes your intestinal problems worse.
But if we’re talking about red meat specifically,
the burger will upset bacteria in your gut.
This will affect the rest of your digestive
tract, triggering inflammation and disease.
If you’re dealing with intestinal problems,
you’re going to want to cut back on the
hamburgers.
Soda
When you’re eating a burger and fries, chances
are you’re enjoying a cool soda with it.
Time and time again you’ve heard about the
damaging effects of sugary soft drinks.
Mainly that of its high sugar.
But you need to know that both soda and diet
soda can do harm to your digestive system.
After a single gulp of carbonated beverages
like Coca-Cola, the fizzy liquid enters your
gastrointestinal tract, hurting the lining
of the intestines and stomach.
If your digestive system is sensitive, you're
in store for some serious discomfort.
The carbonation leads to things like heartburn,
acid reflux and burping…
A lot of burping.
You can also feel gassy and bloated.
With diet soda, the artificial sweeteners
will mess around with the bacteria in your
gut.
This is especially true for saccharin, which
damages the good bacteria your gut needs to
digest your food properly.
If your digestive system is already ultra-sensitive,
the carbonation in these diet drinks will
also have you feeling bloated and gross.
Before we continue, are you concerned about
the health of other organs?
Check out our recent video discussing 13 Foods
To Avoid At All Costs If You Want A Healthy
Liver.
Now back to our discussion on Foods That Hurts
Your Intestines…
Underripe Bananas
I know the feeling, bananas look so good,
you sometimes can’t help but to eat one
before it turns fully yellow.
I mean who wants to wait for them to get ripe?
A couple of days feels like years.
It pains me to say this, but it’s actually
pretty unhealthy to eat a green banana.
Why?
Let’s talk about tannins for a second.
Tannins are particles that bind protein and
other compounds in your body.
This is something unripe bananas are really
high in.
Excess tannins can slow down your digestive
process, resulting in constipation.
This is all the more reason to wait those
few extra days for the banana to get ripe.
This way, there will be fewer uncomfortable
moments on the toilet.
Potato Chips
There’s sometimes nothing better than a
bag of crispy potato chips.
While we’ve all been lectured about the
dangers of eating too many, sometimes the
occasion just calls for it.
Truth be told, chips really can do a lot of
harm to your body.
Even to your stomach and intestines.
Let’s take a bag of classic Lays for example.
Just one bag carries 15% of your daily saturated
fats.
This of course causes inflammation.
Saturated fats can also hurt the growth of
your healthy gut bacteria.
Not to mention, potato chips are also fried,
which can bring you down the road to acid
reflux.
If your intestines are in bad shape, you are
not going to be able to process them as quickly.
This gives the chips more time to wreak havoc
on your digestive systems and add to your
health problems.
Next time you hit the gas station and get
a hankering for some chips, just walk away.
Your intestines and other digestive organs
will thank you later.
Eggs
I bet you weren’t expecting this to end
up on our list?
Well surprise surprise!
Let’s get it out of the way first.
Eggs are a terrific source of protein, iron
and Vitamins.
But at the same time, these benefits won’t
matter if you’re allergic.
Did you know eggs are among the most common
allergies among infants and young kids?
If you’re allergic to eggs and unaware of
it, you could be heading into scary territory.
Putting aside the potential hives, asthma
and nasal congestion, your digestive tract
alone may be too much to handle.
Eggs can cause your digestive system to break
into an allergic reaction.
This means your intestines can become inflamed
and cause constipation.
From here, you won’t be able to make proper
bowel movements.
But it’s not just that, your stomach will
also have a thing or two to say.
An egg allergy can lead to nausea and vomiting.
If you don’t get sick, the cramps will be
enough to have you tap out.
Bread
Bread can make your intestines go wild.
That is if your body’s sensitive to it.
The next time you bite into a big, bready
sandwich, just be thankful that you don’t
have a gluten intolerance.
Remember a few minutes ago when we talked
about gluten sensitivity?
As I stated, if you suffer from celiac disease,
gluten can destroy the lining of your intestines.
Eating bread can also cause bloating and pain
in your stomach region.
This is once again thanks to the gluten.
If you’ve been meaning to cut back and save
your stomach some stress, go breadless.
Do you eat any of these foods?
Would you consider dropping them after hearing
what they do to your intestines?
Let us know in the comments below.
We would love to hear from you!
