On busy mornings, many people replace their meals with simple foods instead of rice. However, there are foods that can cause heartburn and indigestion when eaten on an empty stomach, so caution is advised.

 

◇Tangerine

 

Tangerines are a seasonal fruit in winter. Eating tangerines on an empty stomach can cause ▲acid reflux ▲gastric ulcers ▲heartburn ▲indigestion, among other issues. This is because tangerines contain various acidic components such as organic acids, tartaric acid, and citric acid. Consuming tangerines on an empty stomach can damage the stomach lining due to their acidic content. Similarly, oranges, grapefruits, and lemons, which also have high acidity, should be avoided on an empty stomach.

◇Coffee and Tea

 

You should also avoid drinking coffee or green tea on an empty stomach. This is because caffeine in coffee and tea increases stomach acid levels and stimulates acid secretion. When stomach acid is secreted without food in the stomach, it can irritate the stomach lining and cause inflammation. Additionally, tannins are present, which can promote acid secretion and lead to heartburn.

 

Sweet potato

 

Sweet potatoes are also commonly eaten as a breakfast substitute, but surprisingly, they can cause heartburn. Sweet potatoes contain tannins. They also contain mucilage, which can irritate the stomach lining and promote increased stomach acid production. Especially for diabetics, caution is even more necessary. Eating only sweet potatoes on an empty stomach can cause a rapid rise in blood sugar levels.

 

If it's difficult to have breakfast in the morning

 

▲Vegetable-based salads ▲Boiled eggs ▲Potatoes ▲Yogurt ▲Nuts, etc. are recommended.

 

Salads are rich in fiber, eggs contain abundant protein, and potatoes provide vitamins B and C as well as starch components that protect the stomach. Especially, instead of soaking cereal in milk, it is better to eat it with Greek yogurt and nuts. The prostaglandin E2 component in yogurt alleviates stomach ulcers and protects the stomach lining from harmful substances.

 

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There are things you eat for breakfast.

I didn't think of tangerines, though.

Is it because of the sour taste?

You shouldn't eat the related parts, then.

 

Tangerines raise blood sugar levels more than I thought.