The goal of healthy eating is not just about choosing foods that are good for you. Instead, for maintaining good health – ‘when’ you eat is just as important as ‘what’ you eat! If you are eating all the right foods but at the wrong time, it can do more harm than good! Let us explore here 5 such foods that are otherwise healthy but may not be the best pick to be eaten on an empty tummy. 1. Citrus Fruits and Juice Image Source: AskaDoctor24x7.com Citrus fruits such as oranges, grape fruit, and sweet lime, among others are acidic in nature. Thus, if eaten on an empty stomach in the morning, it can lead to acidity and tummy ache. Better eat these fruits as a mid-meal - two hours before/after lunch. Certain juices such as orange juice also needs to be avoided on an empty stomach, as they too may cause heartburn and unhealthy spikes in blood sugar level. 2. Tomato Image Source: AskaDoctor24x7.com Although a storehouse of nutrients, tomatoes are not a wise ...
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