Contents:
- Medical Video: 20 Foods to Eat And Avoid on an Empty Stomach
- Why can't spicy or sour food be eaten on an empty stomach?
- What should I do if I have a stomach ache due to eating spicy / sour when my stomach is empty?
- What should be eaten when the stomach is empty?
Medical Video: 20 Foods to Eat And Avoid on an Empty Stomach
When the stomach is empty and very rumbling due to past meals, you may feel like eating all the food in front of you. Even though you like spicy or sour food, you should avoid eating these foods when your stomach is empty. Why? Here is the explanation.
Why can't spicy or sour food be eaten on an empty stomach?
You may skip meals or not eat any food during the day and make your stomach empty. But that does not mean your stomach does not work. Your stomach can even be said to continue working for a whole day, whether there is food coming in or not.
The stomach that is in your stomach will continue to produce stomach acid. Because an empty stomach, stomach acid that should be used to digest food actually makes your stomach feel bad - due to the large amount.
Meanwhile, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease, consuming spicy and sour foods will make your stomach acid symptoms worse. Some studies even say that spicy food is proven to cause the stomach to feel hot and sore, even if it is not consumed when the stomach is empty.
What should I do if I have a stomach ache due to eating spicy / sour when my stomach is empty?
If your stomach hurts, you can also take several drugs, such as antacids, which can help normalize stomach acid levels in the stomach.
However, if you also feel other symptoms and do not go away, then you should consult a doctor, so that you know your health condition for sure and get the right medicine.
What should be eaten when the stomach is empty?
In addition to avoiding spicy and sour foods, your empty stomach should be filled with foods that are easily digested first with a fairly small portion. Easily digestible foods such as:
- Fruits, bananas are a fruit that can be relied upon for this.
- Warm drinks
Foods that contain high fat should also be avoided when consumed on an empty stomach because it can trigger stomach acid symptoms such as spicy and sour foods.
Meanwhile, portions also need to be considered when filling your empty stomach. Ptoo large anions will only make the stomach become 'shocked' and eventually cause some symptoms, namely:
- Nausea
- Gag
- Stomach cramps
- Heartburn, a hot sensation in the pit of the stomach
- Stomach feels bloated
After feeling better, you should eat large foods to replace the energy that has been lost as long as your stomach is empty. Of course, to prevent acid reflux from rising you should eat these foods slowly and do not immediately lie down or sleep after eating.
