Most of us eat these white foods every single day without realizing how deeply they affect our health.
🍞 Maida (Refined White Flour) – Zero fiber, zero nutrition. It clogs your gut, slows digestion, and causes bloating, constipation, and acidity. ⚙️ Exact Mechanism: How Maida Can Cause Constipation 1. Loss of Fiber During Refining Whole wheat has three parts: bran (fiber), germ (nutrients), and endosperm (mostly starch). Maida is made by removing bran and germ, leaving mostly starch and gluten. This process strips away nearly all dietary fiber, which is essential for gut motility. 2. Low Fiber → Reduced Stool Bulk Insoluble fiber in whole grains adds bulk to stool and holds water. Bulkier stools stimulate the colon via stretch receptors, prompting peristalsis (muscular contractions). Without fiber (as in maida), stools are smaller, harder, and drier, which: Slows colon transit time. Reduces bowel movement frequency. 3. Slower Transit → More Water Absorbed The longer stool remains in the colon, the more water is reabsorbed. This dries out the stool further, making it more difficult to pass — a key cause of constipation. 4. Refined Carbohydrates Disrupt Gut Flora Maida provides rapidly digestible starches but no prebiotic fiber. This can disturb the balance of gut microbiota (especially fiber-fermenting bacteria like Bifidobacteria), which help in regular bowel movements. 5. Lack of Stimulus for Peristalsis Fiber mechanically stimulates intestinal wall movement. A low-fiber meal (e.g., maida-based roti, pasta, or bread) fails to trigger strong contractions, leading to sluggish digestion.
🍬 White Sugar – Empty calories that age your skin, mess with your hormones, and drain your energy. It even leeches collagen! Sugar spikes blood sugar, causes inflammation, messes with your gut bacteria, and wrecks your mood and energy. For me, it meant constant fatigue and mood swings. Research also links cancer growth to high amounts of sugar, especially in soft drinks & processed foods because it gives cancer cells quick energy.
I removed these 10 years ago and replaced them with ancient millets (like jowar, bajra, ragi), and jaggery in moderation. My skin is clearer, digestion smoother, and energy more stable than ever.
If you want glowing skin, a lighter gut, and better health—start with what’s on your plate.
