8 foods one must avoid eating on an empty stomach

Taking honey with lemon water on an empty stomach may do more damage than good.

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It can raise blood sugar levels, leading to increased food consumption throughout the day.

Nutritionists advise avoid eating a bowl of fruits first thing in the morning.

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Compared to other foods, these digest quite quickly and it will leave you hungry again within an hour.

When eaten on an empty stomach, many citrus fruits can cause acidity.

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If you drink tea or coffee on an empty stomach, you might get digestive issues.

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Spices and chillies may irritate the stomach lining which can lead to acidic reactions and cramps.

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Sweet breakfasts can cause your blood sugar to rise and fall more quickly, leaving you feeling tired and seeking carbohydrates.

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Yogurt on empty stomach neutralises beneficial bacteria.

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Moreover, due to its high acidic levels, the stomach produces hydrochloric acid, which leads to acidity.

The raw vegetables used to prepare salads are full of fibre, which may put an extra load on an empty stomach, causing flatulence and abdominal pain.

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8 foods one must avoid eating on an empty stomach

Taking honey with lemon water on an empty stomach may do more damage than good.

HONEY WITH LEMON WATER

It can raise blood sugar levels, leading to increased food consumption throughout the day.

Nutritionists advise avoid eating a bowl of fruits first thing in the morning.

FRUITS

Compared to other foods, these digest quite quickly and it will leave you hungry again within an hour.

When eaten on an empty stomach, many citrus fruits can cause acidity.

CITRUS FRUITS

If you drink tea or coffee on an empty stomach, you might get digestive issues.

COFFEE

Spices and chillies may irritate the stomach lining which can lead to acidic reactions and cramps.

SPICY FOOD

Sweet breakfasts can cause your blood sugar to rise and fall more quickly, leaving you feeling tired and seeking carbohydrates.

SWEET BREAKFAST

Yogurt on empty stomach neutralises beneficial bacteria.

YOGURT

Moreover, due to its high acidic levels, the stomach produces hydrochloric acid, which leads to acidity.

The raw vegetables used to prepare salads are full of fibre, which may put an extra load on an empty stomach, causing flatulence and abdominal pain.

SALAD

Salads are perhaps a better choice for lunch.

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