Know what types of food should be avoided on an empty stomach from the expert: Janvi Chitalia, an Integrative Gut Microbiome Health Coach and Functional Medicine Nutritionist.

1. Tea or coffee

A lot of people start their day with tea or coffee as a wake me up which may be a part of the habit that people get used to, however having a tea or coffee in the morning can create burning in the oesophageal tract or even lead to tightness, constriction, and heat. The acid splashing back into the throat as reflux can lead to lesions in the throat which can hurt when there is friction with something spicy being eaten.

2. Citrus fruits

Citrus foods are best to be eaten after a breakfast meal or mid-meal rather than empty stomach and many people are sensitive to citrus fruits and cause reflux and irritation of the throat and even cause bitter burps sometimes. So often people have an issue when they start the day with orange juice, as it’s high on glycaemic load and more acidic it can give rise to increased symptoms.

3. Sugar or processed foods

To begin the day with processed foods or sugary foods can make the body not only acidic but also after 7-8 hours of not eating, the body needs alkaline and nutrient-dense foods to pack in energy in the morning to have a productive start.

4. Dairy

With the increase in food allergies or intolerance, often having a dairy empty stomach can lead to gas and cramping for people who have issues constipation or altered bowel movement.

5. Cold leftovers

Especially meats sausages, People prefer eating bread with meat in the morning as a quick fix breakfast. Sausages Salamis are processed and often foods or leftovers have high histamine content which can irritate the gut lining or give rise to an inflamed response of the gut. Eating fresh food is imperative for the body to get its day-to-day nutrients.