What Can And Cannot Be Eaten On An Empty Stomach: Useful Tips

Marko Balašević Author: Marko Balašević Time for reading: ~3 minutes Last Updated: November 07, 2022
What Can And Cannot Be Eaten On An Empty Stomach: Useful Tips

The stomach, when it is empty, reacts differently to different foods. Even some healthy foods should not be eaten on an empty stomach.

The stomach, when it is empty, reacts differently to different foods. Even some healthy foods should not be eaten on an empty stomach. As this can lead to problems with acidity, diarrhea and other similar reactions. And to understand the issue, we suggest you read our article.

What is not recommended to eat on an empty stomach Tomatoes

Eating tomatoes on an empty stomach can increase the amount of stomach acid due to the presence of tannin in them. This increases the risk of ulcer formation.

Coffee

If you drink coffee first thing in the morning, remember that it can increase acidity in the stomach and cause harm to it. Again, if you drink coffee immediately after a meal, it prevents the absorption of important minerals from food. For example, calcium and iron. Therefore, it is better to drink coffee two hours after eating.

Citrus fruits
 

Oranges, lemons and other acidic fruits can cause unpleasant symptoms in people with stomach problems, heartburn or inflammation of the esophagus.

 
Sodas

Drinking carbonated soft drinks, with or without sugar (mineral water), on an empty stomach can damage the lining of the stomach. And also lead to a decrease in blood supply to the organ.

Sweet drinks

Sweet drinks, including freshly squeezed juice, on an empty stomach very quickly increase the level of sugar in the blood. Such drinks increase the feeling of hunger and the desire to eat again. It is best to drink after a meal.

Hot spices

When used on an empty stomach, hot spices (for example, ginger, pepper, etc.) stimulate abundant production of gastric juice. As a result, they can damage the mucous membrane of the stomach.

Yogurt

If you eat yogurt on an empty stomach, the concentrated stomach acid will destroy the lactobacillus probiotics contained in the product. That is, you will not get any benefit from yogurt in the morning.

What can you eat on an empty stomach Eggs

Research shows that eating eggs for breakfast reduces your total calorie intake for the day. It is best to eat them boiled and fried in more useful oil - olive or coconut.

 
Oatmeal
 

Oatmeal forms a protective layer on the mucous membrane of the stomach, thus protecting its walls from damage by an excessive amount of hydrochloric acid.

Nuts

Walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds and other nuts reduce the risk of ulcers, as they normalize the acidity (pH indicators) of the stomach. They also give a feeling of satiety. It's a great snack when you're hungry but can't eat a full meal.

Buckwheat groats

Buckwheat is good to eat especially in the morning, because it improves digestion. Its second plus is the rich content of iron, proteins and vitamins in the product.

Polenta

Polenta contributes to the regulation of microflora, and is well tolerated on an empty stomach.

Bilberry

Blueberries are quite well tolerated by the stomach in the morning. It is useful to eat it for breakfast. In addition, blueberries accelerate metabolism, improve brain health (memory) and regulate blood pressure.

 
Watermelon

This berry is great on an empty stomach, especially as breakfast. After all, watermelon contains a lot of water and minerals (the body is a little dehydrated in the morning). In addition, it contains lycopene, which is good for the heart, skin, and blood sugar regulation.

Honey

Everything goes more individually with honey, but in general you can eat it on an empty stomach. It improves digestion, is good for the immune system, and has antiviral and antibacterial properties.

 

Eating breakfast is good, but eating without harming your health is an art. But mastering it is within the power of every person who takes care of himself and his health. Eat wisely, and you will be able to charge your body with energy and positivity.

 

 
 

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