I suggest you don’t eat these foods on an empty stomach no matter how hungry you are.

Talking about foods that cannot be eaten on an empty stomach

Everyone seems to be able to name a few

But to ask “Why can’t I eat it?”

I can't seem to tell why.

Which ones are rumors?

What should you pay attention to when eating on an empty stomach?

Let’s do a big inventory today

Medically speaking, fasting means not eating or drinking for 8-12 hours.

Fasting in daily life means: when we are hungry, usually 4-5 hours after a meal is called fasting. At this time, the food is basically digested and you may feel hungry.

It is true that there are some foods that cannot be eaten on an empty stomach, but it is mainly related to the amount of intake. It is okay to eat a bite or two less, but it is best not to eat large amounts on an empty stomach .

Persimmon, hawthorn

These foods contain tannic acid, which has a strong astringent effect. When the stomach is empty, it encounters strong gastric acid and easily combines with the gastric acid to form hard lumps that are difficult to dissolve.

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Especially in immature fruits, the content is higher. For example, the tannic acid in immature persimmons is more than 25 times that in mature persimmons. Therefore, you should eat ripe persimmons.

litchi

Lychee is a high-fructose food and should not be eaten too much on an empty stomach.

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When the human body is on an empty stomach or eats a large amount of lychees in a short period of time, fructose cannot be converted into glucose in time, and a large amount of insulin will be secreted at the same time, resulting in "hypoglycemia" symptoms.

Of course, I have to emphasize again that the same principle still applies~ If you only eat one or two hawthorns or lychees on an empty stomach, there is no need to worry. The key is not to eat too much .

Coffee, strong tea, wine

Some people will experience discomfort such as accelerated heartbeat and chest tightness after drinking coffee or strong tea on an empty stomach.

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This is because some people are more sensitive to caffeine and it is easier to absorb on an empty stomach.

The same goes for alcohol. An empty stomach will cause alcohol to be absorbed faster, making it easier to get drunk.

So, drink a sip or two of tea or coffee to refresh yourself, but don't drink it without eating... At the table, try not to drink or drink less~

Can’t drink milk on an empty stomach?

Some people are lactose intolerant and may experience abdominal pain, bloating, intestinal rumbling, frequent flatulence, diarrhea and other problems after drinking milk. However, this is not caused by drinking milk on an empty stomach, but mainly due to the lack of lactase in the body .

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As long as you drink the milk and don't feel any discomfort, you can drink it on an empty stomach or not.

However, if you are lactose intolerant, you can first eat some starchy staple foods, and then drink milk in small amounts several times to alleviate the symptoms of lactose intolerance.

Can’t eat bananas on an empty stomach?

There is a rumor that bananas contain a lot of potassium and magnesium ions. Eating them on an empty stomach will cause a sudden increase in potassium and magnesium ions, which will disrupt the electrolyte balance in the blood and affect the kidneys and heart.

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But in fact, when the kidneys function normally, excess potassium and magnesium ions will be excreted in the urine, and the body will automatically adjust to maintain a dynamic balance and will not rise suddenly.

So we normal people don’t have to worry about giving ourselves a heart attack from eating a banana .

However, patients with impaired renal function should not eat too many bananas or eat them on an empty stomach, because hyperkalemia may occur due to impaired potassium excretion function.

Can’t eat eggs on an empty stomach?

It is fine for healthy people to eat it on an empty stomach, and it will not cause protein loss.

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It is also better to eat it by steaming or boiling. Half-cooked eggs are not only less nutritious than well-cooked eggs, but they are also prone to food poisoning.

Eating raw eggs may cause you to fail to replenish your nutrition and cause your body to collapse first.

Can’t eat sweet potatoes on an empty stomach?

For normal people, as long as they eat in moderation, there is no problem in eating half or one on an empty stomach.

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Sweet potatoes contain an oxidase, which easily produces a large amount of carbon dioxide gas in the human gastrointestinal tract, so there will be bloating after eating sweet potatoes.

It also has nothing to do with whether you are hungry or not. Eating sweet potatoes will produce gas, which has no effect on your health. It's just... a few farts~

However! For people with gastrointestinal problems such as excessive stomach acid, gastric ulcers or bloating, it is recommended not to eat sweet potatoes on an empty stomach, as it is easy to cause acid reflux and heartburn.

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✅You should feel it yourself. If you feel uncomfortable eating on an empty stomach, don’t eat it next time. If you don’t feel uncomfortable after eating, just eat it when you should ~ Just be happy ~

✅If you are sick or unwell, you must pay more attention to your diet, even if you eat cold, hot, soft, hard, spicy... Be careful~

Statement: This article is a medical-related educational popular science article. It does not involve specific treatment methods or medical behaviors and cannot replace hospital visits.

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