As if you need another reason to stop drinking soda, right? Let’s go down the list of whys. Most cans contain at least 10 teaspoons of sugar in them which

can lead to unwanted pounds and calories. Soda also contains phosphoric acid which prevents your body for absorbing the calcium that it needs and that can lead to bone problems

up the pike. The combination of sugar, sodium and caffeine can lead to dehydration (ever notice that you want to drink more soda, the more you have it?). 

And yes, it

can make it hard to poop. Between the high fructose corn syrup and lack of nutrients that are in it, along with the fact that the bubbles can cause all

sorts of gas, you’d be better off drinking some mineral water with juice in it instead.

There’s nothing wrong with sitting down to a juicy steak every once in a while. But a hamburger every day? Try and avoid that as much as possible. 

Red meat contains

fatty bits that can lead to weight gain and clogged arteries. It raises the risk of you having Type 2 diabetes. It’s insane what animals have to go

through in order to end up in the meat counter of food stores. And, there are studies that indicate that it can affect longevity too. 

Also, the iron in red meat

can cause all sorts of constipation. The more constipated you become, the less regular you will be.

All things in moderation; especially as it relates to bread. Yes, some bread has vitamins and nutrients it (for instance, whole grain bread). But what you also should keep in

mind is it’s a processed carb that can cause your blood sugar levels to spike; wheat, barley and rye bread contain gluten which can lead to inflammation and since carbs

can increase water weight, going without as much bread can make you look and feel lighter too. 

Not only that, but when you’re not retaining water, there’s less bloating and it’s

easier to use the bathroom.

Here’s an interesting one. Ripe bananas will help you to poop more often because of all of the fiber that’s in them (not to mention they’re also high in Vitamins

B6 and C, and copper). But if they aren’t ripe, that will also make it hard to poop. 

Eating green bananas means that you’re probably taking tannins into your system. Those

have been proven to significantly slow down digestion.

Potato chips are fried potatoes. On top of that, they contain a significant amount of acrylamide which is linked to cancer, salt that can lead to dehydration and liver disease

and if you combine them with soda, that can cause you to pack on pounds after one bag (and one can). Check your potato chip labels. 8-10 chips can easily

equal out to 150-200 calories. 

The other problem with potato chips is they’re notorious for giving people acid reflux—just one more thing to avoid if lately it’s been really hard to

poop. 

Try some homemade kale chips or some pineapple chipsand dip. They have a lot more fiber, less oil and they’re a delicious alternative. Plus, they can

actually HELP you to poop!