Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) dominate modern diets through their presence in packaged snacks, instant noodles, sugary cereals and fast food products. The ingredients in these foods consist of refined grains, artificial additives and excessive amounts of sugar, salt and unhealthy fats, while containing minimal fiber content. The gut microbiome experiences deterioration, when people consume UPFs , because these foods decrease both the diversity and population numbers of beneficial bacteria including Akkermansia muciniphila, and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii. The unbalanced gut microbiome leads to inflammation, which damages the intestinal lining while creating permeability issues throughout the digestive system. The inflammation resulting from such damage leads to various health problems including irritable bowel syndrome, metabolic syndrome, diabetes and specific types of cancer. The quick breakdown of pre-digested foods in your stomach can create false hunger signals that make you consume more calories which results in weight gain and poor dietary choices. A healthy gut requires you to restrict your consumption of UPFs while choosing whole foods that are high in fiber.
The 5 worst gut habits ruining one’s health, according to a Harvard trained Gastroenterologist
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