- Spoiled or unwashed foods. Bacteria from old or raw foods can cause food poisoning, cramps, or other issues if it gets into your system.
- Spicy and hot foods. Foods with a bit of a kick can trigger problems like heartburn.
- Dairy products.
- Acidic foods.
- Alcohol.
Strawberries top the list, followed by spinach. (The full 2019 Dirty Dozen list, ranked from most contaminated to least, include strawberries, spinach, kale, nectarines, apples, grapes, peaches, cherries, pears, tomatoes, celery and potatoes.)
Which food causes damage to your digestive system?
Spoiled Foods Many refrigerated foods can go bad, such as dated items like eggs, dairy products, and meat. Bacteria like salmonella and E. coli can also pass from raw meat to veggies and fruits. Eating tainted foods can cause digestive problems or worsen existing ones, including diarrhea and vomiting.
What foods are hardest to digest?
- Processed Food.
- Spicy Food.
- Artificial Sweeteners.
- High Fibre Foods.
- Alcohol.
- Coffee.
- Dairy Products.
- Acidic Foods. Food items like tomato sauce, citrus fruits like oranges, sweet lime, lemons and limes have an acidic nature.