Empty Stomach: These 5 ‘healthy’ foods eaten on empty stomach can become enemies of your health

News India Live, Digital Desk: Do you also start your morning with a “healthy” thing, thinking that it will give you energy throughout the day? Wait! There are some things that we consider to be healthy, but eating empty stomach can cause harm instead of benefits, and sometimes it can show the effect like ‘poison’. Our stomach is most sensitive in the morning after being empty overnight. Eating wrong things at this time can cause stomach acidity, gas, indigestion and many other problems.

Let’s know about 5 such everyday things, which the mistake of eating empty stomach may be heavy to you:

We think that orange or lemonade is an excellent source of vitamin C in the morning, but their consumption can be harmful on an empty stomach. Citric acid present in citrus fruits increases the production of gastric acid in the stomach. This can cause acidity, chest irritation and stomach pain. It can be even more harmful for people who complain of gastric or ulcers.

• What to do: Instead of eating them directly on an empty stomach, eat some light snacks (such as oats or porridge). You can also include them in smoothie where other ingredients balance the acid. Tomatoes also contain high tannic acids that can react to gastric acid when eating on an empty stomach.

2. Tea and Coffee: Stomach enemy at the beginning of the day

Most of us have a cup of tea or coffee. However, drinking tea or coffee on an empty stomach increases the production of acid in the stomach. This can cause problems like acidity, gas, constipation and abdominal pain. The caffeine present in coffee can disturb the internal layer of the stomach, which can cause stomach cramps and discomfort.

• What to do: As soon as you wake up in the morning, first drink a glass of lukewarm water. Next, you can take some light breakfast with your tea or coffee such as biscuits, toasts or soaked almonds.

3. Curd: ‘Right’ for the stomach is not ‘right’

Yogurt is considered extremely healthy due to probiotic properties. But, by eating curd on an empty stomach, your stomach acid can kill the good bacteria present in yogurt. In such a situation, the beneficial bacteria of yogurt are not able to reach the stomach, and you do not get full benefit of it. Some people may also have acidity by eating curd on an empty stomach.

• What to do: Always consume yogurt after breakfast or lunch. Instead of eating it directly on an empty stomach, eating with or after eating is more beneficial.

4. Banana: may be overwhelming for some people

Banana is rich in potassium, magnesium and fiber, but it can cause problems for some people when eating on an empty stomach. Bananas are high in magnesium, and eating it on an empty stomach can lead to an imbalance of magnesium and calcium in the blood, which can have negative effects on heart health (although it is rare). Some people may also feel heaviness in gas or stomach.

• What to do: Eat bananas mixed with other fruits, nuts, or oats. It will make you feel full of stomach and will also maintain the balance of nutrients.

5. Spicy and chili food: Causes of stomach irritation

Spicy food is a bit difficult for the stomach anyway, but eating it on an empty stomach can increase the problem of irritation, acidity and ulcers in the stomach. Chili and spices increase the production of gastric acid in the stomach very quickly, causing sharp irritation and indigestion in the chest.

• What to do: Eat something light and without spices before eating spicy food. This will give a safety shield to the inner layer of the abdomen and reduce direct contact with the spices.

Remember: Every body is different and everyone’s reaction may be different. These are general advice. If you have a specific problem with any food, consult a doctor or nutritionist. By taking care of these small things in your lifestyle, you can keep your digestive system healthy and remain energetic throughout the day.

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