13 Toxic Foods Destroying Your Gut

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Disclaimer: Not medical advice. The following information is for educational purposes only.

Unfortunately, there are many harmful ingredients which are widely used in everyday foods and restaurants, wreaking havoc on our gut health and making us weak and sick. Taking control of our health starts with knowing which foods are toxic to our bodies and reducing/avoiding them in our diet.

Foods to avoid:

1. Industrial/Refined/Processed Oils (sometimes referred to as seed or vegetable oils)

Canola oil
Corn oil
Cottonseed oil
Palm kernel oil
Soybean oil
Sunflower oil
Rapeseed oil
Rice bran oil
Grapeseed oil
Safflower oil
Vegetable oil

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Healthiest alternatives are:

Extra virgin coconut oil
Extra virgin olive oil
Extra virgin avocado oil
Grass-fed ghee
Tallow
Grass-fed butter
Red palm oil

2. Natural Flavors The term "natural flavors" on food labels is misleading. While they are derived from natural sources, they’re still chemically processed and may contain additives.

3. Food Additives, Food Coloring and Preservatives

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4. Processed/Refined Sugars Sucrose, white sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, maltose, dextrose, fructose

5. Artificial Sweeteners Aspartame, sucralose, saccharin

6. Gluten Inflammatory and irritable for the gut, especially for those with gut issues. Having gluten every once in a while in moderation is okay if your gut tolerates it.

7. Corn One of the most commonly grown GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) crops. High in phytoestrogen and anti-nutrients. Sources:

https://gmoanswers.com/ask/it-true-all-corn-planet-already-genetically-modified
https://gmoanswers.com/everything-you-need-know-about-gmo-corn

8. Soy Another one of the commonly grown GMO crops alongside corn. Also high in phytoestrogen and anti-nutrients. Certain fermented soy products such as natto or tempeh are fine in moderation.

9. Commercial Dairy: Commercial milk typically comes from A1 cows that are pumped with hormones, antibiotics and have loss many nutrients from the pasteurization process. Raw milk, A2 cow milk, goat milk, sheep milk, buffalo milk, etc are fine.

10. Refined Grains White bread, pasta, processed cereal, crackers, cookies, pastries made from refined grains.

11. Alcohol

12. Anti-Nutrient Foods Nuts, legumes and seeds contain phytic acid, lectins and tannins which are anti-nutrients that can bind to important minerals and prevent them from being absorbed. Soaking/sprouting these foods then discarding the water breaks down the anti-nutrients which makes these foods easier to digest and have more mineral bioavailability.

13. Fruits & Vegetables with Pesticide/Herbicide Residue You wouldn’t season your food with some salt, pepper and then intentionally season on some extra pesticide/herbicide would you? Of course not. So don’t buy produce that’s been pre-seasoned with these chemicals. Opt for organic and pesticide-free by shopping direct at farmers markets (confirm with them that the produce is pesticide-free) or find grocery stores and supermarkets that stock organic, chemical-free fruits and veggies.

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