The myth of not eating on an empty stomach


You can't eat bananas on an empty stomach, you can't drink milk on an empty stomach... In daily life, we often hear similar "fasting diet taboo", and even lead to this dare not eat, that also dare not eat.

But you know what? In a series of lists about "fasting fasting", many are true and false doping, requiring scientific discrimination.

1 Fasting can not eat hawthorn, orange and other sour food?

This statement says that hawthorn, orange such as eat very acidic food contains a lot of organic acid or tannic acid, fasting eating will make the acidity of the stomach surge, stimulate the gastric mucosa, causing abdominal distension, pantopanic acid and other discomfort, and even aggravate the stomach is more fragile gastritis and gastric ulcer symptoms.

In fact, people suffering from stomach diseases (such as gastritis, gastric ulcer), because of excessive secretion of stomach acid, fasting is not suitable for eating hawthorn, orange and other acidic fruits. But for the average person, eating in moderation on an empty stomach won't cause too much of a problem.

2 Fasting can not drink milk, soy milk?

This argument says that when drinking milk on an empty stomach, nutrients such as protein rich in milk will be discharged with excrement, affecting nutrient intake. The same goes for soy milk.

Healthy people who drink on an empty stomach do not have a problem with protein waste. However, people who are lactose intolerant should not drink milk on an empty stomach. Because they are unable to break down the lactose in milk into glucose and galactose, drinking on an empty stomach is more likely to lead to a large amount of short-chain fatty acids and gas in the intestine, resulting in diarrhea, bloating or abdominal cramps and other symptoms.

3 Can't eat persimmon on an empty stomach?

This argument that persimmon contains a large number of tannins, gum and other ingredients, eating on an empty stomach is easy to form stones, causing stomach discomfort.

When fasting, the stomach acid concentration is higher, if excessive consumption of persimmon, there is indeed the possibility of an increased risk of stones. Therefore, when eating, pay attention to the right amount, and try not to eat the skin, because the vast majority of tannic acid is concentrated in the skin.

4 Can't eat sugary foods on an empty stomach?

This claim is based on the idea that eating foods high in sugar can lead to a rapid rise in blood sugar and even cause eye disease. In fact, for people with normal islet function, the sugar they eat can basically be broken down and disposed of, so there is generally no problem.

Patients with diabetes due to islet function problems, it is recommended to eat cautiously, and fasting is best not to eat only refined white rice noodles rich in carbohydrates, so as not to affect blood sugar control. In addition, pay attention to some hidden sugar "masters", such as preserves, biscuits and so on.

5 Fasting can not eat high protein fish, meat?

This is mostly true. Eating a large amount of high-protein and low-carbohydrate fish and meat on an empty stomach will cause protein waste on the one hand, and produce a large amount of nitrogen-containing waste on the other hand, increasing the burden on the liver and kidneys. It is recommended that you eat some starch food such as steamed bread and biscuits before eating the above foods.

6 Can not drink strong tea, coffee, wine on an empty stomach?

It is said that coffee and strong tea contain caffeine, often empty stomach drinking will seriously damage the gastric mucosa; The alcohol contained in alcohol can also irritate the gastrointestinal tract and cause stomach upset.

This is true in most cases, but only if consumed in large quantities. Drinking a lot of strong tea and coffee on an empty stomach will consume too much caffeine, which may lead to rapid heartbeat, chest tightness, palpitations and other discomfort; Drinking on an empty stomach is prone to hypoglycemia, resulting in dizziness, cold sweat and other discomfort.

In addition, there are "empty stomach to drink honey water easy to get gastritis", "empty stomach to eat bananas, easy to lead to calcium magnesium ratio imbalance affecting cardiovascular health", experts said that these two statements have no scientific basis.

However, fasting does not eat garlic and cold food, both of which will stimulate gastrointestinal contracture, which may induce gastrointestinal diseases over time. Sudden stomach cold may also irritate the heart. Therefore, it is best to eat cold drinks in the middle of two meals, when fasting, after a full meal and sweating, it is not appropriate to eat immediately.

Finally, it should be reminded that eating too much of any food on an empty stomach is not good, as long as the right amount of food is eaten and the body is not uncomfortable, it will not cause harm to health. Everyone's physique is different, it is recommended that we carefully pay attention to their body's response to different foods, which is more scientific and reliable than simply going to the Internet to search for "what can't eat on an empty stomach".

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