indigestible

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Recent Examples of indigestible Rutabagas contain a type of indigestible sugar called raffinose, which can cause gas, bloating, and general stomach discomfort in some people. Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2024 Israeli security insistences which may have previously seemed indigestible may not be as intolerable when measured against the humiliation inflicted upon Hezbollah, and by extension, Iran. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 29 Sep. 2024 Gastrointestinal Disturbances Bariatric surgery affects how quickly food moves through your body, which can increase the risk of developing bezoars or hard, indigestible masses.1 Additionally, eating too much food or consuming too many simple carbohydrates may trigger nausea and vomiting. Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025 Easy to Digest Juicing, including cold pressing, removes the indigestible fibrous skin and pulp. Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for indigestible
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  • Jerusalem artichoke Westend61//Getty Images Jerusalem artichokes, also called sunchokes, are a prebiotic food rich in inulin fiber, which is undigestible and reaches the colon to feed and support a flourishing gut microbiome, Sharafi says.
    Women's Health, Women's Health, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Some geophytes are edible raw, though others can be toxic or virtually undigestible.
    Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2020

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