Whatever we eat in the morning. It decides our entire day’s activities. The first thing we eat or drink when we wake up in the morning has a direct impact on our digestion throughout the day. Our stomach is very sensitive in the morning because at this time the stomach acids are active and the lining of the stomach is also delicate.
In such a situation, if wrong things are eaten on an empty stomach, it can cause problems like acidity, gas, flatulence as well as long-term digestive problems.
According to senior gastroenterologist Dr. Shubham Vatsya, there are some things which should be avoided on an empty stomach in the morning. Morning time is most sensitive for our stomach. In such a situation, wrong eating habits can affect the digestion process throughout the day. Avoid citrus fruits, coffee and spicy foods on an empty stomach and replace them with lighter, nutritious alternatives. Starting off right will not only keep your stomach healthy but will also make you feel full of energy throughout the day.
citrus fruits
One should avoid eating sour fruits on an empty stomach in the morning. Citrus fruits like orange, lemon, grapefruit and lemon are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. They increase immunity and are also beneficial for the skin, but eating them on an empty stomach can harm stomach health. According to Dr. Vatsya, the strong natural acid present in these fruits irritates the delicate lining of the stomach and can cause problems like heartburn, acidity and gas formation. People who have digestive problems. This pain can be very painful for them. Apart from this, eating sour fruits early in the morning can also spoil the gut microbiome i.e. the bacterial balance of the intestine.
coffee
For many people, starting the morning without coffee seems incomplete, but drinking coffee on an empty stomach can be harmful for the digestive system. Coffee increases the secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. On an empty stomach, this acid damages the stomach lining and can cause acid reflux, gastritis or other digestive problems in the long run. Coffee also increases the level of cortisol i.e. stress hormone in the body. Excess cortisol in the morning can lead to hormonal imbalance, daytime drowsiness and increased anxiety.
Spice food
Eating spicy food on an empty stomach can make starting the day even more difficult. The capsaicin present in chillies highly stimulates the digestive system. This can cause stomach cramps, acidity, indigestion or even diarrhea. For people who already have heartburn or gastritis, eating spicy food on an empty stomach can cause further damage to the stomach lining.
At the same time, Dr. Bimal Jhajar, former consultant of AIIMS and founder and director of Saul Heart Center, said that if your cholesterol is high then you should avoid consuming animal foods.