10 Foods Tough to Digest

There's lots of people in this world who spend so much time watching their health that they haven't the time to enjoy it. ~ Josh Billings

And you thought it was just because YOU were getting older; but as it turns out, there are some foods that are tough to eat... tough to chew... tough to swallow... and tough to digest. Note: Not everyone is affected by the digestive concerns

Let's take a closer look at some of our favorite foods that are tough to digest. And yes, they are some of our favorite eats. Here's the list:

Hard to Digest Foods:

• Fried chicken nuggets
  
• Spicy foods
  
• Chocolate binges
  
• Citrus fruit juices
  Mashed potatoes creamed with milk
  
• Raw onions
  
• Oh, not! Ice Cream
  
• Raw broccoli and raw cabbage
  
• Ligumes and beans
  
• Soritol found in sugar-free foods
  

To find out why they cause us digestive problems, read this MSN Health & Fitness article, 10 Hard to Digest Foods.

THE TAKE AWAY: Eating them in moderation and less frequently is advised. Other helpful tips include enjoying these foods cooked versus eating them raw, diluting them or mixing them with complementary foods, baking, broiling, or grilling instead of frying. Kermit, the frog is oh, so right, it's not easy being "green" or always eating healthy.

Here's to your sparkling health©.