There are so many things that you can do on an empty stomach. You have probably heard about drinking water when you wake up to help you purify your body and help you lose weight.
2. Drinking Alcohol - Out on the town and having a few drinks with no food in your stomach raises the alcohol absorption by a factor of 2. You are likely to get intoxicated twice as much in a short period. It also means that it will take twice as long for you to get rid of the alcohol out of your system. You are more likely to wake up with a hangover the next morning. The increasing amount of alcohol in your body will always leave a negative effect on your body. Even though it might go unnoticed now, it will surely catch up, in the long run, causing severe damage to your liver, kidneys, and heart.
Advice: If the situation doesn’t allow you to refuse a drink, give preference to cooled non carbonated drinks as they are absorbed more slowly. Better yet, eat at least a small sandwich, ideally one that contains butter.
3. Intense Training - causes your muscles to expand to stretch which means a high caloric diet containing protein and carbs is a must. The myth that working out on an empty stomach can result in weight loss, while there might be little to no truth to that statement, in this matter you are more likely to experience more muscle loss than fat loss. Lack of energy will ultimately result to lack training intensity.
9. Arguments - Scientific research shows that hunger makes act irrational and less composed. It is because the brain and body need the energy to perform normally. The lack of food results in low levels of energy causing us to be angry or as I like to call it hangry (hungry + angry).
There are also some health-related foods like lemonade, nectar, which is best eaten for your breakfast before doing anything.We’re all aware of the adage “You are what you eat” but what we choose to put inside our bodies before each meal also has a significant effect on our overall health both physically and mentally.
1. Taking Coffee - Skipping on breakfast again and reaching for a cup of joe might not be such a good idea after all. Even drinking decaf coffee adds to producing more acid in your stomach that can result in some significant medical issues. Having a constant increase of acid in your stomach can cause damage to your stomach and digestive tract. Other problems like acid reflux, heartburn, and heart burns can also occur. If you find yourself under the weather, it might be due to the lack of serotonin, which is a chemical that our bodies need to produce to maintain the balance of moods.
Advice: If you can’t shake the habit of having breakfast before your morning coffee or even after, then the best alternative would be to add cream or milk. The fatty acids in the milk will help to reduce the adverse effects. There are so much better all natural choices out there now so make sure you grab natural coffee the next time you go grocery shopping. Almond milk and coconut creamers are also an excellent choice and so yum.
1. Taking Coffee - Skipping on breakfast again and reaching for a cup of joe might not be such a good idea after all. Even drinking decaf coffee adds to producing more acid in your stomach that can result in some significant medical issues. Having a constant increase of acid in your stomach can cause damage to your stomach and digestive tract. Other problems like acid reflux, heartburn, and heart burns can also occur. If you find yourself under the weather, it might be due to the lack of serotonin, which is a chemical that our bodies need to produce to maintain the balance of moods.
Advice: If you can’t shake the habit of having breakfast before your morning coffee or even after, then the best alternative would be to add cream or milk. The fatty acids in the milk will help to reduce the adverse effects. There are so much better all natural choices out there now so make sure you grab natural coffee the next time you go grocery shopping. Almond milk and coconut creamers are also an excellent choice and so yum.
2. Drinking Alcohol - Out on the town and having a few drinks with no food in your stomach raises the alcohol absorption by a factor of 2. You are likely to get intoxicated twice as much in a short period. It also means that it will take twice as long for you to get rid of the alcohol out of your system. You are more likely to wake up with a hangover the next morning. The increasing amount of alcohol in your body will always leave a negative effect on your body. Even though it might go unnoticed now, it will surely catch up, in the long run, causing severe damage to your liver, kidneys, and heart.
Advice: If the situation doesn’t allow you to refuse a drink, give preference to cooled non carbonated drinks as they are absorbed more slowly. Better yet, eat at least a small sandwich, ideally one that contains butter.
3. Intense Training - causes your muscles to expand to stretch which means a high caloric diet containing protein and carbs is a must. The myth that working out on an empty stomach can result in weight loss, while there might be little to no truth to that statement, in this matter you are more likely to experience more muscle loss than fat loss. Lack of energy will ultimately result to lack training intensity.
Advice: Replace intense training with aerobic exercise. If you have digestive issues, you’d better have a snack before any type of exercise because physical activity induces production of gastric juice, which is harmful to an empty stomach.
4. Chewing Gum - Over chewing the gum may lead to gastritis, inflammation in your stomach. Chewing gums contain natural sweeteners (xylitol, sorbitol) that are less harmful than sugar. However, you should not chew gum for more than 10 minutes.
Advice: Chewing gums containing natural sweeteners (xylitol, sorbitol) are less harmful than those with sugar, cyclamate, or aspartame. Avoid chewing gum for more than 10 minutes, even on a full stomach.
5. Sleeping - Going to bed on an empty stomach brings our glucose levels down and increases our hunger pains causing superficial sleep and an overall disturbance to our sleep cycle. Lack of sleep and hunger causes an increase in some hormones like ghrelin which helps to boost appetite and might even result in weight gain. Feeling fatigued and having no energy is quite reasonable for those who have acute sleep deprivation while the more chronic hungry insomniacs suffer from a weakened immune system that can ultimately result in cancer for some cases. Going to bed hungry does not mean less sleep but can be bad news to those trying to gain muscle.
Advice: So the best thing to do is to have some dairy products before bed because they contain things such as magnesium and calcium that will help you get a nice, deep sleep that way you won’t be ravenous when you wake up and eat everything in sight.
6. Drink Citrus Juice - The acid and tough fibers contained in citrus fruits irritate your empty stomach, which is especially dangerous for those who have gastritis or are at risk of developing it.
Advice: Freshly squeezed citrus juices can bring nothing but benefits to your health if it diluted properly in a healthy ratio of 1:1 or if your stomach is a bit more sensitive try a 2:1 ratio with two parts water and one part of your favorite citrus fruit.
7. Taking Anti-inflammatories - Although they are a great solution for treating pain and inflammation, taking anti-inflammatory drugs such as Asprin, Paracetamol, and other anti-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can cause serious health problems if they are taken on an empty stomach. The dangers include gastric bleeding, upset stomach, bleeding ulcers and an overall un-effectiveness. If you are taking anti-inflammatories on a regular basis, there is a great chance you can develop these symptoms. In this case, a trip to your physician is necessary if you experience any of these above symptoms for further treatment.
Advice: Milk lowers the negative effects of NSAIDs. If it’s not available, you can wash the drug down with plenty of water.
8. Shopping - We all know that hunger makes us buy more food than we actually need. In fact, an empty stomach makes us more acquisitive even in non-food stores. According to research, the internal message of “I want food“ gets pared down to simply ”I want,” and the famished person obeys that message by buying things.
Advice: Besides a shopping list made in advance, paying with cash can also help you save money. Further research shows that people tend to spend less when they pay with cash instead of a credit card.
9. Arguments - Scientific research shows that hunger makes act irrational and less composed. It is because the brain and body need the energy to perform normally. The lack of food results in low levels of energy causing us to be angry or as I like to call it hangry (hungry + angry).
Advice: If you can’t find yourself exiting the argument try sitting down with a warm drink and offer some to your opponent as well for that matter. Sit down and try to talk it out. Chances are you are less likely to argue after sipping on that warm drink. Feels like a hug doesn’t it? Next, try having a light meal or snack before entering into a conflict. Don’t let your hunger throw you off!
Comments
Post a Comment