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Foods To Avoid On An Empty Stomach

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The desperation to feed your empty stomach compels you to eat anything you can lay your hands on. But eating the right foods at the wrong time can leave your with some unpleasant experiences.

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It is essential to start your day with right food choices to keep you healthy. So, here's a list of foods you should avoid as first thing in the morning.

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Sweet treats

Consuming too much sugar is bad for your health in many ways. But having sweet treats on empty stomach can make your lethargic and lead to weight gain.

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Fried & oily foods

Those tempting treats are quite unavoidable, but can lead to bloating, nausea and other digestive issues. Therefore, to give a healthy start to your day, avoid fried and oily food as much as possible.

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Coffee/tea

That morning cup might be waking you up but it's doing more harm than good to your body. It can lead to acidity and heartburn. It is best to eat something before grabbing tea/coffee.

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Cereal

Many believe breakfast cereals are nutritious. Instead, the cereals are loaded with artificial colours, sugar and are highly processed.

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Citrus foods

Citrus foods contain ample amount of nutrients but eating them for breakfast can trigger stomach-related issues including acid reflux.

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Anything spicy

If you don't want to experience heartburn, acidity, abdominal pain and gastric issues, stay away from spicy foods in the morning.

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