14 Sneaky Foods That Screw With Your Digestion

It doesn't matter how great your day is going. If you're experiencing bloating and gas — common side effects of indigestion — it's really hard to keep a smile on your face. And unfortunately, plenty of different foods could be to blame. "Our digestive system is home to trillions of microbes that help break down our food and keep our intestines healthy," explains Layne Lieberman, MS, RD, nutritionist and author of Beyond the Mediterranean Diet: European Secrets Of the Super-Healthy. But we can easily screw it up by eating foods that mess with the good bacteria, she explains. Here are 14 foods to skip (or at least limit) to keep your belly — and your life — running as smoothly as possible.