Saba Akbar

Saba Akbar

Hey there, I'm Saba Akbar, a home cook, food writer and content creator, a GERD survivor (with a decade long history of acid reflux), wellness explorer and your guide to wholesome eating. Learning about food helped me manage my digestive issues and discover the joy of a healthy diet. Everyday, I'm researching and learning something new about food and wellness. At Foodasty, I share my 25 years of kitchen experience and self-taught nutrition wisdom combo to help you fuel delicious journeys with pure food and a joyful body. Join me at Foodasty, my platform for wholesome eating, as we cook our way to a happier, healthier you.

Hot Cheetos can Cause Stomach Pain or Hurt your Gut…

In Flaming Hot Cheetos, primarily, the combination of capsaicin’s inflammatory effect, citric acid’s irritant effect, and sodium’s potential impact can increase the risk of digestive discomfort like stomach pain, acid reflux, burning sensation, and cramps in sensitive individuals or when…

Can Cheetos Cause Constipation? Yes...

Chips Like Cheetos can Cause Constipation…

Cheetos, like other ultra-processed snacks, might indirectly contribute to constipation because of several factors. They’re low in fiber, dehydrating because of sodium, and potentially irritating to the gut from spices. However, individual sensitivities and overall diet play a key role.…

Can Takis Cause Constipation? Yes, mostly

Takis Can Cause Constipation…

Takis’ low fiber, sodium, spice (capsaicin), and FODMAPs, combined with low hydration levels and individual health conditions, can contribute to constipation. How may Takis exactly cause constipation? Let know in it. 1. Low Fiber  Many research studies, like a 2022…

Are Graham Crackers Good for Constipation

Graham Crackers Have a Mixed Effect on Constipation.

Graham crackers aren’t a guaranteed constipation solution. Their impact for relieving constipation is likely neutral. Graham crackers’ moderate fiber content may offer some potential benefit. But their overall composition might not give you consistent results. Additionally, individual responses to fiber…

Can Cheetos Cause Cancer? No, but it’s Worth Knowing!

Hot Chips Like Cheetos Don’t Cause Cancer Directly!

Cheetos and other hot chips like them don’t cause cancer directly. However, their high sugar profile, ultra-processed food characteristics, and specific ingredients like salt, sodium nitrite, and acrylamide have an indirect link with cancer as they cause obesity, chronic inflammation,…

Understanding 6 Reasons Why Spinach May Cause Diarrhea

Spinach May May Cause Diarrhea!

Spinach doesn’t usually cause diarrhea for most people. However, fiber, oxalic acid, sterols, foodborne illnesses and individual health conditions like hypochlorhydria, IBS, histamine and other sensitivities, can contribute to digestive discomfort in some cases. Want to know more how spinach…

Top 9 Reasons Why Moringa Makes You Nauseous

Moringa May Make You Nauseous!

Moringa, the hailing superfood, can make you nauseous. I’ve faced it! As a GERD sufferer, impressed by moringa’s tons of health benefits, I started with it but soon ditched it because it made me nauseous, like you. So, what did…