Breakfast is a key meal that provides energy for the rest of the day. However, it doesn’t matter what we put into the body first.

Among the foods that are considered the most harmful to consume on an empty stomach are all baked goods made with yeast. According to doctors, such food irritates the stomach and causes excessive formation of gases. Also, the sugar found in bakery products increases the level of insulin in the blood. Nutritionists believe that coffee and sandwiches are the worst option for breakfast. They say that citrus juices and fruits on an empty stomach will also have a negative effect because they irritate the gastrointestinal tract. Namely, we are talking about food that contains acid that irritates the stomach lining, which can lead to gastritis, ulcers and other problems. Even bananas are harmful to eat on an empty stomach. They increase the load on the heart and disturb the balance of potassium and magnesium in the body, so it is always better to eat them after a meal.
Another harmful food to start the day with is fermented milk products. Despite the content of bacteria important for the body, they do not bring any benefit. As the experts explain, “microorganisms simply die in the hydrochloric acid that has accumulated overnight in the stomach.”