5 Things You Shouldn’t Do on an Empty Stomach

You are what you eat is a well-known saying, but what we do before eating also has a huge impact on our health.

We will show you six things you should not do on an empty stomach (at least 2 hours after your last meal). As a bonus, there is information on how to deal with hunger at the end of this article.

What Shouldn’t Do In Empty Stomach?

1. Take Anti-Inflammatories

Aspirin, paracetamol, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cannot be taken on an empty stomach. Not only does it reduce its effectiveness, but it also causes serious health problems (such as gastric bleeding).

Tip: Milk can reduce the negative effects of NSAID. If not, you can rinse the medicine with plenty of water.

2. Drink Coffee

Even decaf coffee can stimulate acid production, which can cause heartburn and other digestive problems on an empty stomach. Not eating breakfast even after drinking coffee can lead to serotonin deficiency and gloomy mood throughout the day.

Tip: If you can’t stop drinking coffee early in the morning,, drink it with milk or cream – the fats in milk will reduce the bad effects. Choose natural cofee in preference to lyophilized.

3. Drink Alcohol

Without food, the rate of absorption of alcohol will increase twice as much as the rate of intravenous injection. On the other hand, it reduces the elimination of alcohol breakdown products, leading to severe hangovers.

Tip: If the situation prevents you from refusing to drink, please prefer cold non-carbonated drinks because they are slower to absorb. Even better, at least have a small sandwich, ideally butter.

4. Chew gum

The digestive acid produced while chewing gum destroys the lining of an empty stomach; Excessive indulgence with the gums can cause gastritis. It is also scientifically proven that those who chew gum prefer junk food (chips, candy) as opposed to fruits and vegetables. 

Tip: Chewing gums that contain natural sweeteners (xylitol, sorbitol) are much less dangerous than people who include sugar, cyclamate or aspartame. Avoid chewing gum for greater than 10 minutes, even on a complete stomach.

5. Go To Bed

Hunger and low glucose levels prevent falling asleep and cause light sleep and early awakening. Interestingly, lack of sleep increases hunger hormones, This is why we eat more the next day after skipping dinner.

Tip: Gorging your self before bed is also a bad idea.Dairy products are the first-class solution, as they comprise magnesium and calcium. These factors will guarantee a deep sleep.

Bonus: What You Can Do When You’re Hungry

You are probably guessing that the best thing to do is to eat something. But there are other less obvious things to do on an empty stomach.

Solve problems. Your ability to concentrate and attentiveness is sharpened while you are hungry. According to researchers, that is the legacy of our ancestors who who had to concentrate all their efforts to reap food. The hunger hormone ghrelin additionally helps to carry out diverse tasks, stimulating mind activity.

Make choices. If you can’t determine what to choose: a red skirt or a jean jumpsuit? – Try to do it on an empty stomach. Research shows that starvation leads humans to make greater successful, albeit greater impulsive, decisions. Obviously, no longer to apply this technique when financial, dating or fitness problems are at stake.

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