Do you know? The human stomach and intestines are like a worker who is not very talkative, it silently digests food and absorbs nutrients for us.
However, when we are fasting, the gastroenterologists are in a state of "energy shortage", and if they are given "hard tasks", such as certain foods that are difficult to digest, they will not only be incompetent, but may also be injured.
Food is essential in our daily life, but some foods are not suitable for eating on an empty stomach, otherwise it will cause harm to the stomach and intestines. Let's take a look at which foods should not be eaten on an empty stomach.
1. Persimmons
Persimmon is a fruit rich in tannin acid, and if eaten on an empty stomach, it will combine with stomach acid to form an indigestible lump, which is easy to cause stomach persimmon stones. Therefore, it is best to eat some other foods before consuming persimmons and avoid eating them on an empty stomach.
2. Hawthorn
Although hawthorn has the effect of appetizing and digesting, if eaten on an empty stomach, it will cause irritation to the gastric mucosa, thereby causing symptoms such as stomach pain and acid reflux. Therefore, when consuming hawthorn, it is best to eat some other foods first or cook the hawthorn before consuming it.
3. Bananas
Bananas are rich in magnesium, and if eaten on an empty stomach, it will cause a sudden increase in magnesium levels in the blood, which has an inhibitory effect on the cardiovascular system and is not conducive to good health. Therefore, when consuming bananas, it is best to eat some other foods first or choose to consume them after a meal.
4. Honey
Honey contains a large amount of organic acids, and if eaten on an empty stomach, it will cause excessive gastric acid secretion, which will cause damage to the gastric mucosa. Therefore, when consuming honey, it is better to eat some other foods first or dilute the honey before consuming it.
5. Coffee and strong tea
Both coffee and strong tea contain caffeine, which, if consumed on an empty stomach, can accelerate the breakdown of gastric juices, causing irritation and damage to the gastric mucosa. Therefore, when consuming coffee and strong tea, it is best to eat some other foods first, or choose to drink them in moderation after meals.
In conclusion, some foods are not suitable for eating on an empty stomach, otherwise it will cause damage to the stomach and intestines. We should eat some other foods before consuming them, or choose to consume them after a meal. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to controlling the amount and frequency of consumption to avoid unnecessary burden on the body.