New Delhi, July 17 -- Good gut health isn't just about what you eat; it's also about how you sleep, manage stress, and navigate your daily lifestyle. And if you've been feeling bloated, constipated, or unusually sluggish, your everyday habits might be to blame.

Dr Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford, recently took to Instagram to share three of the worst things you can do for your gut health. His post is a wake-up call for anyone looking to improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and boost overall well-being.

Dr Sethi warns that additives, emulsifiers, and synthetic fibres in packaged and processed foods can seriously damage the delicate balance of gut bacteria.

"They can lead to inflammation and...