Can't drink milk and eat eggs on an empty stomach? Reminder: These 3 types of food should really touch less on an empty stomach
Auntie Kang likes fruit very much and has a unique taste. She likes sweet and sour hawthorn the most. I recently found out that there is a new hawthorn garden opened nearby, so I asked a friend to pick hawthorn together.
In order to eat to the fullest, Aunt Kang deliberately went to eat on an empty stomach , after a full meal. I also brought back a box of hawthorn, planning to make candied hawthorn, hawthorn cake...
After a few days, Aunt Kang always felt sick to her stomach, and her stomach was still aching. Go to the hospital for examination, abdominal ultrasound showed a "stone" of about 5cm in her stomach . After inquiries, the doctor said that it was likely that Aunt Kang had eaten too much hawthorn, and a large amount of tannin in hawthorn combined with the protein in the stomach, which eventually led to vegetable stomach stones.
There are countless rumors about "you can't eat certain foods on an empty stomach". Which foods are really not edible on an empty stomach?
1. Drinking a glass of water on an empty stomach in the morning is health preservation or chronic suicide?
Before discussing whether food can be eaten on an empty stomach, we must first understand what constitutes an empty stomach.
In medical terms, fasting usually means not eating again for 8 hours or more after the first bite of the last meal.
In daily life, fasting generally refers to the presence of "hunger feeling" 4-6 hours after the last meal, which is considered to be fasting.
Generally speaking, people usually think that you can't eat anything on an empty stomach, but in most cases it refers to when you are hungry.
Drink a glass of water on an empty stomach in the morning, okay? This is a commonplace question.
It is rumored on the Internet that drinking water on an empty stomach for a long time in the morning is a chronic injury, which will lead to memory loss and affect fertility... Is this true?
Water participates in the body's metabolic process. In fact, a glass of water in the morning has many benefits for the body. But if you want to benefit your body, the key is to learn how to drink it properly :
First of all, the first glass of water in the morning should pay attention to the appropriate water temperature. Generally, it is recommended to drink warm water close to the body temperature, that is, water with a water temperature of about 40 °C, and the maximum temperature is not recommended to exceed 65 °C.
The second is to drink an appropriate amount of water, a glass of water 200ml, drink slowly in small mouths, and avoid large mouths of water. In addition, it is best to drink "boiled water" instead of honey water, fruit tea, fruit juice, etc.
Drink a glass of water for breakfast, you will find that the body seems to be awakened, after the blood is diluted, the body improves the dehydration state at night, and the brain gradually wakes up.
Drinking water can also promote gastrointestinal motility, which is conducive to expelling stool. At the same time, the physiological blood pressure of the human body is higher in the morning. Drinking water at this time is convenient to reduce blood viscosity, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
2. Can these foods be eaten on an empty stomach in the morning?
When it comes to foods that cannot be eaten on an empty stomach, bananas, milk, eggs, sweet potatoes... all seem to be "on the list", is that really true? Xiaojiu can only say, don't believe it.
First of all, can't eat bananas on an empty stomach?
Rumor: Bananas cannot be eaten on an empty stomach. Bananas contain magnesium and potassium, which can damage the heart.
Fact: Bananas are indeed rich in magnesium and potassium, but in the case of normal kidney function, excess potassium and magnesium ions will be excreted. Unless you eat a few pounds of bananas at a time, it may destroy the balance of magnesium and potassium content in the body, otherwise it will not cause harm to the human body. However, for people with impaired renal function, try not to eat too much or eat on an empty stomach.
The truth: When you drink milk on an empty stomach, the carbohydrates in the food are preferentially broken down, so there is no need to worry about the protein not being absorbed. Some people may experience abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea and other problems after drinking milk on an empty stomach. This is mainly caused by "lactose intolerance" and has little to do with fasting.
Therefore, it is not recommended to drink milk on an empty stomach for people who are lactose intolerant. For people who have no discomfort after drinking, drinking on an empty stomach is no problem.
In addition, can't eat eggs and sweet potatoes on an empty stomach?
Rumor: Can't eat eggs on an empty stomach, it will affect the absorption of protein, which is equivalent to eating for nothing. Do not eat sweet potatoes on an empty stomach, which will cause excessive stomach acid and cause reflux.
Fact: After ingesting eggs, the human stomach will have to digest and absorb for a period of time, which will not affect protein absorption and cause nutrient loss. Healthy people have no problem eating on an empty stomach.
Sweet potatoes contain high starch (sugar), and sugar does stimulate gastric acid secretion, but for normal people, as long as they eat the right amount, eating half of them on an empty stomach is not a problem. However, it is not recommended to eat on an empty stomach for people with gastrointestinal problems such as hyperacidity, gastric ulcers or easy bloating.
3. Don't touch these on an empty stomach
Of course, due to the properties of certain foods, there are indeed some foods that are not suitable for eating on an empty stomach. Occasionally eating a bite or two is not a problem, but eating a lot of it may have side effects on the body.
1. Persimmon, hawthorn, black jujube
This kind of fruit contains tannic acid. When an empty stomach is empty, the stomach is emptied and gastric acid is secreted vigorously. The combination of tannic acid and gastric acid will form a hard block that is difficult to dissolve, and it is likely to form a "stone".
2. Coffee, strong tea, wine
The caffeine in coffee and strong tea is more sensitive to some people. Drinking it on an empty stomach is easier to absorb. In the case of a lot of use, it may cause discomfort such as rapid heartbeat and chest tightness. In the same way, drinking on an empty stomach will make the alcohol absorbed more quickly, making it easier to get drunk.
3. Fish and meat high in protein
Eating a lot of high-protein foods on an empty stomach may produce a lot of nitrogenous waste, increasing the burden on the liver and kidneys. It is recommended that before eating fish and meat, it is best to eat some starch such as rice and steamed bread to make a bottom.
It should be noted that, in addition to food, these drugs are not suitable for use on an empty stomach, otherwise it is likely to affect the efficacy of the drug and bring discomfort to the body.
·Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: common aspirin, naproxen, etc., these drugs have certain stimulation to the gastrointestinal tract, so taking them after meals can reduce the risk of adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal bleeding.
Some antibiotics: amoxicillin, cephalosporins, etc., are irritating to the gastric mucosa.
·Oral contraceptives: It should be taken regularly, with three meals, which is more helpful for memory. Taking the medicine after meals can reduce adverse reactions such as nausea and vomiting.
· Hypoglycemic drugs: It is easy to induce nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension, etc. It is best to take it after meals.
· Hormonal drugs: common dexamethasone, prednisone, etc., taking after meals can reduce the irritation to the stomach.
Opioid analgesics: common morphine, domeridine, etc., taking these drugs after meals can reduce adverse reactions such as nausea and vomiting caused by drugs to a certain extent
The May Day holiday is approaching. I wish everyone a happy holiday and at the same time, pay attention to gastrointestinal health, and give your "stomach" a holiday.
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