Fathers Day 2025 What Dads Eat May Affect Their Kids, Says Study 7 Gut-Harming Foods to Avoid (Credits: Unsplash)
Happy Father’s Day 2025! Today, as we celebrate the accomplishments and the love of our dearest dads, it is also important to take care of their well-being. New study highlights that a father’s gut health can also impact the child and so, this is a reminder for men to be mindful of the foods they are consuming.
Highly processed foods
This is not a hidden truth anymore. Highly processed foods like packaged snacks, instant noodles, frozen meals are loaded with preservatives and other additives that disrupt the digestive system.
Sugary foods and drinks too
Consuming excessive sugar in soft drinks, desserts and candies is harmful for your stomach and causes bad bacteria and fungi in the gut. This imbalance can often lead to reduced immunity, and increase the risk of glucose intolerance.
Gluten
Wheat-based products like pasta, and bread contain gluten that can cause digestive discomfort even to those who may not have celiac disease. Many people report feeling bloated, fatigued or feeling gassy after consuming gluten.
Alcohol
Even moderate alcohol intake can often lead to a compromised gut and increase the chances of a leaky gut overtime, promoting inflammation.
GMO foods
Genetically modified organisms, especially those that are grown using a common herbicide called glyphosate can alter gut microbial composition.
Red meat
Studies have shown that regular consumption of red meat is linked to a decrease of beneficial gut bacteria and also promotes inflammation. Red meat is rich in saturated fat and also lower the rate of digestion overtime while increasing the risk of chronic gut conditions.
Artificial sweeteners
A lot of “sugar-free” snacks and drinks these days incorporate artificial sweeteners like saccharin, sucralose and aspartame. It may look like you are making the healthier choice but that cannot be further away from reality. These artificial sweeteners can disrupt the composition of gut flora and have been linked to higher risk of glucose intolerance.