Waking up to that amazing smell of food or caffeine feels so good, but did you know how harmful is it for your delicate stomach to drink coffee or tea early in the morning, especially on an empty stomach!
There are numerous food items that you satiate your hunger with, early in the morning while you are starving *obviously*, but munching on just anything is not the solution, eating healthy is. You might be unaware of the fact that there are certain foods that can be extremely harmful to your health if you eat them on an empty stomach.
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Let’s check out the following list of food items that you must avoid eating on an empty stomach at all costs.
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Fermented Milk Products Like Yogurt
Fermented products tend to form hydrochloric acid when consumed on an empty stomach, leading to acidity and an upset stomach.
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Bananas
Although, banana is known as the superfood and a good ingredient in digestion, but the amount of potassium and magnesium present in them makes them harmful eating on an empty stomach.
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Tomatoes
Tomatoes contain vitamin C and nutrients which are good for health, but the presence of tannic acid in it is not-so-good for your health. It leads to unnecessary acidic and gastric problems when consumed on an empty stomach.
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Pears
The mucous membranes present in our stomach gets disturbed and affected when we eat pears on an empty stomach.
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Citrus fruits
As the name suggests, citrus fruits are packed with acids that cause gastric problems and heartburn when consumed on an empty stomach.
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Green Raw Vegetables
Abdominal pain, heartburn and flatulence are some of the problems that can happen when you consume green raw vegetables on an empty stomach, especially cucumbers, because of the amino acids present in them.
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Caffeinated Beverages
You might have the habit of waking up to that soul-soothing aroma of coffee or tea, but what you don’t know is those caffeinated drinks are extremely harmful to you, especially on an empty stomach. They lead to acidity and heartburn causing indigestion in your stomach.
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So, the next time you reach out to eat something early in the morning, remember this list of foods that you must avoid eating for a healthier body and mind.
