Inappropriate consumption of certain foods increases the risk of many diseases. There are a number of foods that are harmful to health if eaten on an empty stomach on a regular basis.
Citrus
They can provoke an exacerbation of gastritis and allergies, so before drinking a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, you need to have breakfast, for example, eat a little oatmeal.
Bananas
Bananas contain magnesium, which has a beneficial effect on the activity of the cardiovascular system, however, eating this product on an empty stomach, you put yourself at risk of disrupting the calcium-magnesium balance in the body.
Raw vegetables, vegetable juices
Some acids found in raw vegetables irritate the stomach lining. This can provoke the occurrence of gastric ulcer and cause exacerbation of gastritis.
Chilled drinks
Cold drinks on an empty stomach can slow down the digestion process. It is advisable to replace the glass of chilled juice with a lukewarm drink.
Yoghurts
Advertising obtrusively repeats the benefits of yoghurts, but it is not recommended to eat them on an empty stomach - there will be no benefit from them. In the morning, the human body does not need the bacteria found in yoghurt. Yogurt is best consumed a few hours after breakfast or in the evening.
Coffee
Frequent consumption of coffee on an empty stomach leads to gastritis. This aromatic hot drink irritates the stomach lining and promotes the production of gastric juice, which will certainly harm your health over time.
Sweets, sweets
You cannot eat sweets on an empty stomach. Upon awakening, the pancreas is not yet able to produce the required amount of insulin, which contributes to a sharp rise in blood sugar levels.
