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Idli with spicy sambhar, banana, and a glass of orange juice; sounds like the perfect breakfast right? But sadly it isn't a healthy choice. Some foods that we consider nutritious and wholesome can actually be harmful if consumed on an empty stomach. Which of the following foods are you eating in your breakfast?
Banana
Most men eat banana for breakfast in a hurry. But eating this fruit on an empty stomach can have serious consequences on your heart. Banana can cause your body's magnesium levels to shoot up leading to low blood pressure and irregular heartbeat.
Citrus fruits
Though many people drink orange juice and lemon water for breakfast, it is actually not a very good idea. The acid content of citrus fruits can give you heartburn and increase the likeliness of gastritis and gastric ulcers.
Sweets & candies
Although gulping that gulab jamun or chocolate first thing in the morning sounds like tempting idea but you should really refrain from it. Why? Eating sugary stuff can shoot up your insulin levels which in turn can overload your pancreas. If



you keep following this habit, you may end up having diabetes.
Yoghurt
Consuming yoghurt on an empty stomach can disrupt the intestinal microflora. Yoghurt promotes the formation of hydrochloric acid which destroys the lactic-acid bacteria in your stomach. This bacteria helps the body to absorb nutrients easily and keep a healthy gut balance.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes contain tannic acid in high content. Having a tomato-laden breakfast can increase the acid levels in your stomach. This may result in digestion problems and gastric ulcers.
Spicy food
It is never a good move to go for spicy foods first thing in the morning. Spices can irritate your stomach's gastric mucosa and cause acidity. Spicy foods can disrupt your digestive system in countless ways.
Pastries
Pastries are a reserve of yeast. If you eat pastries first thing in the morning, this may cause irritation in your stomach lining and will result in making you feel gassy. Not to mention, the amount of fat and calories you will pack after gulping down that pastry.

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