Feeling Hungry? Think About Avoiding These Foods For Better Digestion.

A delicious breakfast, a savory lunch, and a mouthwatering dinner can be the key ingredients to making or breaking your day. But as much fun as it is to think about the next meal we will be enjoying, the health of our digestive system should be carefully considered when it comes to daily meals.  At the practice of Dr. Justin McCarthy, we believe there is a proper balance between filling the hunger void without destroying your diet and overall digestive health.

But, that doesn’t mean there still aren’t a few cravings it would be best to resist. Take a look at our recommended foods to avoid when your stomach is growling and your next meal is around the corner.

Processed Sugar

Processed sugar can unfortunately have the same effects on your liver as consuming too much alcohol. Shocking, right? Keep in mind that processed sugar, like high fructose corn syrup, is found in many processed foods on the market today.

Tomatoes

While tomatoes are healthy in the sense that they are packed with nutrients and Vitamin C, their tannic acid can cause gastric ulcers if eaten often on an empty stomach. Try eating tomatoes with your dinner instead!

Tea and Coffee

Like tomatoes, heartburn and indigestion can occur throughout the day when you drink coffee or tea on an empty stomach due to its acidity.

Alcohol

While this one seems obvious, it never hurts to have a reminder of how excessive alcohol consumption can damage your digestion. When you drink alcohol without food in your stomach, the alcohol goes straight to your stomach, meaning it is absorbed in the body more quickly. This can lead to a dramatic decrease in blood pressure and pulse rate.

So now that we’ve covered a few cannots, you may be asking yourself what foods you CAN enjoy on an empty stomach! We highly recommend you take a big bite out of eggs, fresh fruit, yogurt, and honey to greatly improve your digestive system.

For the very best care in gastroenterology, look no further than Dr. Justin McCarthy. Our offices are located at 2424 50th Street, Suite 100 in the heart of Lubbock. Schedule your upcoming appointment today by calling 806-761-0722!