5 Surprising Holiday Foods That Harm Your Gut — and What to Eat Instead

How to Keep Your Gut Happy and Still Enjoy a Holiday Meal

Kristie Leong M.D.
5 min readDec 3, 2024
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Ever wondered why you feel bloated after that delicious holiday feast? It’s no secret that holidays are a time for indulgence.

It’s the time of year that we fill our plates with decadent dessert, seasonal drinks, and foods we might only eat a few times a year.

While holiday food may taste delicious going down, your gut may be waving SOS signals!

Surprisingly, some foods you pile on your plate during holiday season can do a number on your gut health, including the health and well-being of your gut microbiome, home to trillions of bacteria that affect digestion and immune health.

Let’s look at some of the foods you might want to eat less of this holiday season for the well-being of your gut.

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Kristie Leong M.D.
Kristie Leong M.D.

Written by Kristie Leong M.D.

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