5 foods to limit in the event of indigestion

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Extract from the article: Maintaining a healthy diet is essential for good digestive function. Symptoms such as bloating, flatulence and acid reflux can often be attributed to a poor diet. It's important to know which foods to avoid or limit to keep your digestive system heal

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Maintaining a healthy diet is essential for good digestive function. Symptoms such as bloating, flatulence and acid reflux can often be attributed to a poor diet. It's important to know which foods to avoid or limit to keep your digestive system healthy.

Cold meats

Charcuterie, with its high fat and additive content, can lead to excessive fermentation in the colon. This can exacerbate digestive problems. For better digestion, we recommend choosing leaner options such as chicken or turkey.

Milk chocolate

Milk chocolate contains lactose and fat, making it more difficult to digest than dark chocolate. To avoid digestive problems, it is advisable to choose dark chocolate with a high cocoa content, which is generally better tolerated by the stomach.

Fibre-rich dried fruit

Dried fruit and oilseeds, although rich in nutrients, can encourage intestinal fermentation because of their high fibre content. To avoid digestive problems, it is advisable to limit their consumption and control portions, especially if you have difficulty digesting meals.

Chewing gum

Chewing chewing gum can induce gastric stimulation by tricking the stomach into expecting food. What's more, some of the ingredients in chewing gum can have a laxative effect, which can aggravate digestive problems. So it's best to avoid chewing gum, especially if you have digestive sensitivities.

Pulses

Pulses such as beans and soya are rich in fibre and complex carbohydrates. This can make them difficult to digest for some people. To minimise the undesirable effects, we recommend soaking them in plenty of water before cooking, to help reduce their content of compounds responsible for flatulence.

Consult a health professional in the event of persistent digestive problems for appropriate advice.

William O.

Article validated by Dr Essoréké Tchaou, Dietician, Head of the ‘Santé Durable’ practice (Lomé)