Empty Stomach – Do Not Do These 6 Things On An Empty Stomach

We very often develop habits of doing things at times of the day that are inappropriate for them. This also applies to some of the activities we like to do on an empty stomach.

In this blog, we want to tell you about the various things that are best not to do in the morning on an empty stomach. Remember them and try to avoid these activities.

1. Do not take anti-inflammatory drugs on an empty stomach

Taking certain medications on an empty stomach is not advisable, and this is the case with anti-inflammatory drugs. Drugs such as aspirin, paracetamol and other drugs with similar properties should not be taken on an empty stomach.

• This is because it reduces their effectiveness and can also cause serious health problems such as stomach bleeding.
• Milk can reduce the negative effects of these types of medications, so washing them down with this liquid is a good idea. Plain water can be an alternative to milk.

2. Drinking coffee

Is the first thing you do when you wake up is to have a cup of coffee? Well, it’s not a very good idea as coffee, even decaf, stimulates the secretion of stomach acid. This means that coffee drunk on an empty stomach can trigger heartburn and cause other digestive problems.

If you don’t eat breakfast in addition to drinking coffee on an empty stomach, you may end up suffering from a serotonin deficiency, which can make you feel irritable throughout the day.

• If you have trouble giving up the fatal habit of drinking coffee on an empty stomach, the best solution is to add milk or cream to it, the fats contained in them will somewhat reduce the negative effects.

• It is also important to choose natural coffee over instant coffee.

3. Drinking alcohol

Drinking alcohol can be fatal to the stomach, especially if you haven’t eaten before. This is because alcohol absorption can even double if your stomach is empty, which is comparable to injecting alcohol into a vein.

If for any reason you need to drink on an empty stomach, non-carbonated drinks are your best bet as they are served cold and absorbed more slowly.

4. Chewing gum

Chewing gum is not the best for your stomach because the hydrochloric acid we produce when chewing has a negative effect on the lining of the stomach – especially when we are fasting. Chewing gum on an empty stomach can even result in gastritis.

If you like to chew gum, it’s best to choose gums that contain natural sweeteners such as xylitol and sorbitol over sugar, cyclamate, and aspartame.

In any case, it’s  best not to chew gum for more than 10 minutes, even if you’ve had a decent meal before.

5. Performing exercises

On an empty stomach, you should not perform vigorous exercise. Instead of shedding fat, you’ll only burn muscle tissue, and that’s not what exercise is about. Moreover, you will end your training inactive because without food your body has no energy.

If you are fasting, try light aerobic exercise instead of vigorous exercise.

If you also have recurring digestive problems, it’s best to eat before doing any exercise as exercise stimulates the production of gastric acid, which is not good for an (empty) stomach.

6. Shopping for groceries

It is best not to do grocery shopping when you are hungry because then you will be buying more. For this reason, it’s best not to go to the store when your stomach is rumbling. It has been shown that when we feel hungry, we buy more food than we really need.

To avoid making these kinds of mistakes, it’s best to go shopping when you’re not hungry. It is also worth preparing a detailed shopping list before leaving the house.

With these two habits, you’ll buy fewer things and save money.

If we want to gain better control over our finances, it will also be a good idea to use cash in the store, not a card. When paying with real money, it is easier for us to check how much we actually spend, which is more difficult when we pay by card.