Written by Anuradha Varanasi | Updated : May 20, 2016 11:44 AM IST
While you might enjoy binge eating some of your favourite foods, know that some foods can cause loose motions or diarrhea. If you already have some sort of stomach disorder, avoid these six foods as they can trigger loose motions.
Cheese and other dairy products can cause diarrhea especially in lactose intolerant people. While milk doesn’t cause loose motions for people who aren’t lactose intolerant, consuming too much cheese at a time makes it difficult to digest which could lead to loose motions especially in patients suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Also, in some cases, cheese can be contaminated by harmful bacteria like E.Coli which causes severe diarrhea, among other symptoms, says Deepshika Agarwal, Dietician & Sports Nutrionist.
Caffeine can cause loose motions as it not only stimulates your mind but also your gastrointestinal tract which in turn causes increased bowel movements and water secretion. Those who drink black coffee late at night are more prone to frequent loose motions. Limit your coffee to not more than 400 mg [1] per day.
Spicy and oily Indian food –Your favourite dal or paneer makhani or Kolhapuri can trigger loose motions some times because not only is it very spicy but also extremely oily. Spicy food can irritate the lining of the stomach especially if you are already suffering from indigestion or acidity.
Mutton and pork – These two types of meat are not easily digestible as they contain a high combination of saturated fats and proteins and can causue diarrhea. ‘It depends on how the meat is cooked. If fried and served with a thick sauce, non- regular meat eaters shouldn’t consume more than three pieces at a time,’ says Agarwal.
Raw vegetable salads – If a raw vegetable salad is left uncovered even in a fridge for hours on end, it could result in contamination as it is still exposed to bacteria which cause diarrhea. Keep raw vegetable salads in air tight boxes to avoid any such exposure. Spinach is also another vegetable that can cause diarrhea if it isn’t cleaned thoroughly before cooking.
Fatty foods – Rich foods which include a lot of butter, ghee or oil can also cause loose motions as the excess fats are not easily absorbed by the small intestines. Experts say this in turn leads to increased secretions by the intestines which could result in watery stools.
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