What You Should and Should Not Eat on An Empty Stomach

Foods to Avoid on An Empty Stomach

Sugary Desserts

Sugar, although delicious, is loaded with useless calories, not very good for our health, and invites a whole host of diseases to our body. But it can be exceptionally detrimental when eaten on an empty stomach, causing insulin levels to increase, which can end up affecting the pancreas, or even be the cause of diabetes.

Yogurt and similar fermented milk-based foods

Yoghurt, while usually a good food to add to our diets, is not very suitable to be consumed on an empty stomach. This is because the natural acidic state of yoghurt could cause damage to the lining of the stomach, and cause stomach ulcers.

Pears

While fruits in general are best said to be eaten on an empty stomach to absorb the full benefits they offer, pears are an exception to that rule. Tough fibers that are present in a pear can damage the soft membranes of our stomach if there is nothing else in it.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are pretty acidic in nature, and contain high levels of a particular type called tannic acid. This can cause the acidity in our stomachs to increase and even lead to gastric ulcers.

Cold carbonated drinks

Carbonated drinks are largely best avoided if you want to maintain a healthy diet. But were all humans, and we have cravings. So if you must have a bottle of cold carbonated soda, makes sure it’s not on an empty stomach, because this can cause the food you ingest after it to be digested incorrectly, damage your inner organs, and cause blood supply to slow down.