health
January 26, 2026
These four common foods may be wrecking your gut health, expert warns
Celebrity nutritionist Daryl Gioffre, from Naples, Florida, tells Fox News Digital about the potential side effects of an ice cream emulsifier called Polysorbate 80, which alters the balance of gut bacteria.
TL;DR
- 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.