Nine important things you should avoid doing on an empty stomach. And by “empty stomach” we mean no less than two hours after your last meal. “You are what you eat” is a statement known to everyone. But do you know that what we do before a meal also has a great impact on our health?
Taking anti-inflammatories.
Drinking coffee.
Drinking alcohol.
Chewing gum.
Going to bed.
Intense training.
Shopping.
Drinking citrus juice.
Arguing.
Also, we have a bonus: what you should eat when you’re really hungry. Stay healthy! What you can do when you’re hungry. Well, there are at least two things that you should on an empty stomach.
- Solve problems. Your ability to concentrate reduces when you’re hungry. According to research, this is the legacy of our early ancestors who had to focus all their efforts to get food. The hunger hormone also helps to perform various tasks, stimulating brain activity.
- Make choices. If you can’t decide on what to choose, try doing it on an empty stomach. Research shows that hunger leads people into more successful, even though more impulsive, decisions. Of course, you’d better not use this method when matters of finances, relationships, or health are at stake.