The experts on gas, bloating, colon cancer and other digestive issues share what they avoid themselves.
We all have our indulgences: A big bowl of chocolate ice cream after a long, stressful day.
That can of Coke with a few slices of pizza on a Friday night.
A burger and fries at that new restaurant everyones been raving about.
The saying everything in moderation exists for a reason.
Here are six of them.
Protein bars
Protein bars are healthy, right?
In particular, super-processed protein bars can lead to bloating and gas.
I never eat protein bars.
They tend to be highly processed and contain lots of additives that are of unknown utility, she said.
Steak
Sorry, red meat lovers: GI docs are not fans.
I avoid red meat, especially steaks and burgers, said Dr.Reezwana Chowdhury, a gastroenterologist at Johns Hopkins.
Red meat and processed meat increase the risk of colon cancer and colon polyps.
Red and processed meats have a higher risk of colorectal cancer, she said.
Long term, this buildup can lead to consequences like heart attack and stroke.
Just go easy on them and maybe add sauerkraut for some gut-boosting benefits.This post originally appeared onHuffPost.
