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Common Foods Threaten Gut Health, Expert Warns

1/26/2026

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Robin DeCicco, a holistic nutritionist, warns that common kitchen foods may harm gut health by altering the microbiome.
She identifies four problematic foods: supermarket bread, fried foods, sugary items like ice cream, and highly processed vegan cheese.
DeCicco says these changes can contribute to symptoms such as irritable bowel syndrome, bloating, and constipation.
She advises choosing whole foods to maintain gut health.

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Robin DeCicco, a holistic nutritionist, warns that common kitchen foods may harm gut health by altering the microbiome.
She identifies four problematic foods: supermarket bread, fried foods, sugary items like ice cream, and highly processed vegan cheese.
DeCicco says these changes can contribute to symptoms such as irritable bowel syndrome, bloating, and constipation.
She advises choosing whole foods to maintain gut health.