3. Deep-Fried Foods Options like french fries, doughnuts, and fried chicken are common on restaurant menus, but just because they’re easy to order doesn’t mean they’re gentle on your gut, says Periyalwar. “Heavy frying saturates food in trans and saturated fats, while stripping away natural fiber ,” he says. “High-fat meals drastically delay gastric emptying [food emptying from your stomach], forcing your digestive tract to work in overdrive.” This frequently triggers acid reflux and upper…