As I read through the majority of the threads here, I have come across some folks mentioning that they have a more difficult time eating healthier foods (can't get it down) more so than "junk" food.

does anyone know why is this?

Ummmmm...because junk foods are loaded up with grease and they just slide on down?

Good question...

I think the junk foods are less dense-- the simple carbs, sugar and fat have no protein, and no fiber. The healthier foods can be drier (which can be remedied in healthy ways), have more fiber and protein- which makes them more dense and therefore harder to swallow.

Uh, I think...

I think the junk foods are less dense-- the simple carbs, sugar and fat have no protein, and no fiber. The healthier foods can be drier (which can be remedied in healthy ways), have more fiber and protein- which makes them more dense and therefore harder to swallow.

Uh, I think...

You're absolutely correct!

Haha, thanks for the replies everyone. Makes sense now!! :-)

All the processing changes the composition.

I think people are more likely to take the extra time to chew junk food than healthier food because it tastes better.

Most junk food doesn't need that much chewing as it has already been processed to some kind of mush. Think about nuggets, burgers sausages etc. They have all been made from "meat" that has been blasted into tiny bits and then stuck back together.

NB. I use the term "meat" very loosely here.

Then there are all the dehydrated foods that you reconstitute with water.e.g potato - again there is no texture/substance left to chew

now I am opposite. I cannot eat high fat foods....it gets all clumped together and I end up sliming horribly.....a couple times I PB'd a clump of fatty gross stuff. I loved queso preband and the fat does not agree with me. same with anything fried and especially really sugary fatty foods. guess you could say i'm one of the lucky ones!

It's because of all the crap that is in them. Sugar ect, it breaks down the second it hits your stomach and becomes a slider food essentially. It was a difficult thing for me to figure out, had the ask the doc. I was like "Why Can I eat junk so easily but I can't eat chicken" lol that was the reason I was given. Hope that helps!