Although breakfast foods like orange juice, croissants, and bread may appear quite appetizing in photographs, are they actually healthy to eat first thing in the morning? Citrus fruits contain fruit acids, which can contribute to acidity and heartburn. Similar to how yeast-containing breads can alter the stomach’s lining, which can lead to other gastric issues
Here are a few foods which provide maximum benefit when eaten on an empty stomach:
1. Warm water and honey.
Warm water and honey are one of the best drinks that you should take on an empty stomach. This should be especially in the morning before taking your breakfast. Honey contains enzymes, minerals, and vitamins which will help in keeping your gut clean. It will flush out the toxins present in the body if mixed with warm water.
2. Watermelon.
Watermelons are always readily available in the market. It is one of the fruits that one should consider eating every morning on an empty stomach. It contains 90% of water which helps in hydrating the body. Watermelon also contains electrolytes and a high level of lycopene which boosts the health of the eye and heart.
3. Porridge.
Many people don’t like porridge not knowing that it has some health benefits. Some people also think that porridge is for poor people. Porridge is one of the foods that a person should always consider having for breakfast since it is highly nutritious with low calories. It helps in removing toxins from the body thus keeping the intestines healthy.
4. Nuts.
There are different types of nuts like groundnuts and peanuts. Eating nuts in the morning will help you to keep your gut healthy. It improves digestion and normalizes the pH of your stomach. But you should take them with precautions since excessive nuts can cause weight gain and pimples.
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