3 actions done when hungry that unintentionally harm your health

An empty stomach is a state where there is no food in the stomach, stomach acid increases and stress is easily felt. In this state, some actions can unintentionally cause negative reactions in the body.

Here are some things people should avoid doing on an empty stomach:

Drinking coffee on an empty stomach

Many people have the habit of drinking coffee as soon as they wake up, before breakfast. But this can be harmful. Coffee stimulates the secretion of stomach acid, making the stomach lining vulnerable, causing heartburn, indigestion or stomach pain.

Experts warn that drinking coffee on an empty stomach can lead to digestive disorders, heartburn, intestinal cramps or constipation if sensitive.

Drinking coffee on an empty stomach is a habit to avoid.

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High intensity training

One of the biggest mistakes when you are hungry is to do heavy, high-intensity or long-term exercises. In fact, some people will start exercising, especially in the morning, on an empty stomach to increase the effectiveness of burning excess fat, according to the health website Healthline (USA).

However, exercising in a fasted state can increase the body's burning of not only fat but also protein stored in the muscles. As a result, the body will lose both excess fat and muscle.

Not only that, skipping meals and then jumping into exercise can easily cause low blood sugar, leading to dizziness, exhaustion or fatigue. In addition, exercise performance will decrease, making it difficult to achieve the desired intensity or strength.

If you still want to exercise on an empty stomach without eating, the safe solution is to do light exercises such as walking or stretching. If you want to exercise hard, you should eat light foods that are easy to digest such as bananas or low-fat yogurt.

Go to bed on an empty stomach

Many people have the habit of going to bed on an empty stomach at night, especially when trying to fast. However, this is not recommended.

The reason is that when you sleep on an empty stomach, your body no longer has the energy to maintain minimal metabolic processes. The result is feeling tired, low blood sugar or dizzy when you wake up.

The solution is if you feel hungry before going to bed, have a light snack like banana, thin porridge or drink some warm milk about 30 minutes before going to bed. This meal provides moderate energy for the body, while reducing pressure on the stomach, according to Healthline .

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