According to a WebMD article, some foods are difficult to digest because they contain low amounts of fiber and antioxidants, vitamins, and other organic chemical compounds that aid in the breakdown of food in the intestines, promote the absorption of digested foods and minerals, and remove toxins and excess bacteria that disrupt digestion and lead to stomach disorders like constipation......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
Excess eating of these meals should be avoided because they are difficult to digest and might have negative effects on the stomach. The purpose of this article is to provide a brief overview of several meals that are difficult to digest and why they should be avoided in large amounts.
1. foods high in insoluble fiber.
When it comes to digestion and absorption of nutrients, soluble fibers are much easier to break down, but even though insoluble fibers bulk up the stool, they are more difficult to break down. Spinach and kale contain a lot of insoluble fiber, which should be ingested in sparingly if at all.
2. Foods that are difficult to digest include rice, whole grains, and a variety of other foods that are heavy in carbs. Too much high-carbohydrate foods can be tough to break down, even if they can be quickly broken down in the stomach. Additionally, you should limit your intake of beans because they are tough to digest and might take a long time to break down in the body.
3. Fried foods are among the meals that are difficult to digest since many of them contain unhealthy fats and poor fiber. Eating these foods causes it to take a long time for the body to be able to easily break them down, thus they are included in the category of foods that are difficult to digest.
4. Processed foods are another type of food that is notorious for being difficult to digest.
These foods are also known to be very poor in fiber, low in nutrients, and high in preservative chemicals and additives, all of which can contribute to an increase in the accumulation of toxins in the stomach as well as irritate it. Due to indigestion, they may cause you to feel bloated.