Our stomach responds differently to food when it is empty. Sometimes, even some healthy foods, no matter it’s full with vitamins, minerals fiber etc, is not good to be eaten on an empty stomach, because it can cause acid stomach problems or diarrhea.
5 Foods You Should Never Eat On An Empty Stomach
Take a look what is not recommended to eat on an empty stomach:
Although tomatoes are full with vitamins and antioxidants consumption of tomato on an empty stomach can increase stomach acid because tomato contains tannic acid or tannin, which is a bitter tasting substance called polyphenol. This stomach acid is especially dangerous for people who suffer from acid reflux or ulcers.
Coffee is a first thing what many people do in the morning, but, if you drink coffee on an empty stomach, you increase the acidity of the stomach and with time damage the stomach lining. This increased acid level also slows down protein digestion and may cause bowel inflammation or bloating. It’s advisable to drink coffee only about 2 hours after a meal.
Oranges, lemons and other sour fruits like grapefruits or tangerines can cause problems for people who have problems with the stomach, heartburn or inflammation of the esophagus. Although this fruits are rich in Vitamin C, antioxidants, fiber, calcium, potassium etc. there is possibility that they may cause Esophagitis (inflammation of the lining of the esophagus). So, when you want fruit on empty stomach, chose watermelon, strawberries or an apple.
Sweetened or not sweetened (mineral water) on empty stomach can damage the mucous membrane of the stomach and lead to reduced blood supply of the stomach. When it comes to sodas, they usually contain 8 to 10 Tsp of sugar and that sugar on an empty stomach creates insulin rush and thus triggers an adrenaline surge.
This beverages when taken on an empty stomach, same as carbonated, very quickly raise blood sugar levels and therefore stomach creates insulin rush and they also increase the hunger and desire for food in general.