The food we eat after waking up in the morning has a deep impact on our body. That is why it is important to choose and consume the right food as soon as you wake up in the morning. In fact, eating nutritious food in the morning improves digestion and provides relief from sugar, cholesterol, constipation etc. But information about some wrong food items is being shared on WhatsApp and social media, like "Eat this in the morning, eat that in the morning." Unknowingly, many people are following it considering it to be true. Therefore, for the benefit of people, Dr. Karthikeyan has shared the list of 15 foods to be eaten on an empty stomach when you wake up in the morning, using proven medical and modern scientific facts on his social media page. Those food items are as follows: 1. Warm water: One should drink lukewarm water first thing in the morning. Not drinking water overnight causes dehydration in the body. Therefore, this deficiency should be compensated first thing in the morning. Drinking lukewarm water speeds up digestion and makes the digestion process run smoothly. People say that drinking hot water reduces obesity, but the doctor said that there is no solid evidence for this. 2. Basil: Chew a basil leaf as soon as you wake up in the morning. Or drink it by mixing it in water. Tulsi increases immunity. Studies have shown that it is also helpful in reducing blood sugar and stress. Therefore, chewing basil leaves in the morning is a good habit. 3. Curry leaves: Chewing 4-5 curry leaves after waking up in the morning increases the digestive power of the body and the amount of iron in hemoglobin. Chewing curry leaves kept separately in your diet as soon as you wake up in the morning benefits the body in many ways. It is especially good for hair. 4. Cumin water: Soak one spoon cumin in a glass of water overnight and filter the water in the morning and drink it. This provides relief from gas, indigestion and flatulence. In fact, it is recommended in Siddha medicine as a treatment for digestive problems. Preliminary research has also shown that it may be helpful in reducing weight and fat. 5. Ginger water: Adding a small piece of ginger in warm water and drinking it after waking up in the morning can prevent nausea and vomiting. However, people suffering from ulcers and acidity should avoid drinking this water. 6. Buttermilk Buttermilk, which can be made from curd, ginger and curry leaves, is a great drink to have in the morning. It cools the stomach and is good for digestion. The probiotics present in it are beneficial for intestinal health. But people suffering from acidity should not drink it. Such people can drink it after breakfast. 7. Sprouted Green Crop: It is best to eat sprouted green pulses on an empty stomach in the morning. These pulses are rich in protein, vitamin C and fiber. However, it is better for people with flatulence problems and the elderly to eat them boiled. 8. It is better to keep soaked gram in water overnight and eat it on an empty stomach in the morning. This is because they contain protein, fiber and slowly digesting sugars. Their glycemic index is low. 9. Soaked Dates: If you soak two-three dates in water overnight and eat them on an empty stomach in the morning, you will get iron and fiber. But diabetic patients should not do this. If you want, you can eat one date. 10. Soaked Black Raisins Black raisins soaked in water are rich in fiber, iron and antioxidants. These are also helpful in relieving constipation. Therefore, people suffering from constipation may benefit from consuming them on an empty stomach in the morning. However, due to the high sugar content in them, diabetic patients should consume them only in limited quantities. 11. Papaya: It is good to eat a cup of papaya in the morning as it is rich in fiber and papain. In Siddha medicine it is said that it is good for cleaning the stomach and intestines. 12. Drumstick leaves soup: It is good to consume this soup on an empty stomach after waking up in the morning. It is a nutritious drink. This is an excellent medicine for anemia. This soup is very beneficial for those who are in pre-diabetic condition. This can prevent diabetes from developing completely. There is much research evidence for this. 13. Amla: It is good to eat Amla as soon as you wake up in the morning. Amla balances all three doshas. Studies have also shown that Amla is helpful in reducing cholesterol and sugar levels. 14. Fenugreek water: Soaking one spoon fenugreek seeds in water overnight and eating it with water in the morning is very beneficial. This will help in reducing sugar level. 15. Soaked Almonds: It is good to soak 4-6 almonds in water before sleeping at night and eat them on an empty stomach in the morning. Almonds can protect people with prediabetes from increasing sugar levels. According to Dr. Karthikeyan, studies have also shown that almonds are helpful in weight loss and fat loss.
