These four common foods may be wrecking your gut health, expert warns Several common foods found in grocery stores and kitchens can negatively impact gut health by disrupting the balance of gut bacteria. Processed supermarket bread, fried foods, high-sugar items, and certain highly processed vegan cheeses are identified as potential culprits. These foods can contribute to gastrointestinal issues and inflammation.

• Processed supermarket bread contains refined flours and additives that can disrupt gut bacteria.
• Fried foods are difficult to digest and can contribute to gut imbalance when cooked in refined vegetable oils.
• High-sugar foods cause inflammation, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, and directly disrupt the gut microbiome.
• Highly processed vegan cheeses may trigger gut inflammation due to additives and fillers.