The discussion about fasting diets has been in the spotlight,
Have you ever heard the saying that you can't eat certain foods on an empty stomach?
How long does it take to go without food on an "empty stomach"?
Is there any scientific basis for the statement that "it should not be eaten on an empty stomach"?
Let's find out in the short video!
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1. How long does it take to go without food to count as "fasting"?
Medically speaking, fasting refers to an overnight fasting, that is, the state of not eating any food for 10~12 hours, however, the fasting that everyone usually talks about is not so strict, and after eating for 4~6 hours, if you have a feeling of hunger, you can consider it "fasting".
2. What foods should not be eaten on an empty stomach? What is the reason?
1. Foods containing tannins: such as persimmons, hawthorns, etc., these fruits contain tannic acid (tannins), which are easy to combine with gastric acid and coagulate into hard lumps that are difficult to dissolve, causing stomach discomfort, and the tannin content is higher in immature fruits.
2. Spicy and greasy food: such as raw onion, raw garlic, spicy food, various fried foods, etc., can damage the gastric mucosa and cause adverse reactions such as stomach pain, stomach cramps, and diarrhea.
3. High-sugar foods: such as pastries, candies, fruits, etc., will stimulate a large amount of gastric acid secretion, causing stomach discomfort and acid reflux and other symptoms. Especially diabetics must avoid it.
4. Cold drinks: Eating cold drinks on an empty stomach affects the secretion of gastric acid and digestive enzymes because its temperature is too low, affects the peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract, and is easy to cause adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal flatulence, abdominal distension and pain, and diarrhea.
In addition, it is not recommended to eat bananas on an empty stomach for patients with kidney disease with abnormal sodium and potassium metabolism.
Whether you can eat a certain food on an empty stomach is also related to your intake and personal constitution, so you don't have to worry too much about eating a bite or two once in a while. It is recommended that you pay more attention to your body's reaction to different foods, and if a certain food is uncomfortable to eat on an empty stomach, then don't eat it on an empty stomach next time!
Manuscript: District Market Supervision Bureau
Editor: Wei Li
Proofreader: Jiang Ling (intern)
Reviewer: Wei Li