The Worst Foods for Gut Health

High-fat, high-sugar diets are among the worst foods for gut health, according to a recent article published in the New York Times. High-sodium diets are also among the worst, since they can lead to a variety of other health problems, including diabetes. Here, we’ll look at some of the foods to avoid to promote gut health. Also, read up on fermented and organic soy and cultured dairy.

High-fat, high-sugar diets

Eating a plant-based, whole-food diet will help you feed your gut’s good bacteria. The bacteria in your gut feed off fiber, and a diet high in fiber can promote gut health. The Standard American Diet (SAD) is filled with sugar and processed foods, which can destabilize your gut’s flora.

Instead of eating the natural foods you love, try to replace processed foods with whole-food plant foods.

Refined grains

It is not easy to cut out all processed foods and sugar. …