Chewing gum produces digestive acid which can result in harm to the delicate lining of your stomach. If you have too much of gum, then it can lead to gastritis. Plus, it has been studied that chewing gum can make you more inclined towards junk food rather than fruits and vegetables. However, if you are chewing gum, try to go for the ones which have natural sweeteners like sorbitol or xylitol and not those with cyclamate, aspartame, or sugar. And don’t continue to chew the gum for more than ten minutes, even if you have a full stomach.
5. Skipping dinner
If you have ever skipped dinner, then you must have seen that you were terribly hungry the next day. Low glucose level and hunger can cause a lack of proper sleep during the night and cause a kind of superficial sleep. You will wake up early and your hunger hormones will act with increased power. But then, you should not be eating too much before sleeping. It’s best to go for dairy products which have calcium and magnesium – both capable of letting you have a good sleep.
6. Exercising
Generally, it is thought that exercising or training when you have an empty stomach can result in a lot of calorie burn. However, studies show that fat loss doesn’t occur in that manner. Rather, there is a lot of muscle loss and due to lack of energy your intensity will fall as well. Rather than going for an intensive exercise routine, one could go for aerobic exercises. You can also take a snack before going for training if you are already suffering from certain digestive issues. Exercises can result in more gastric juices being produced which can result in issues with the digestive system, so be careful.
7. Going shopping
Whenever you are hungry, there is a general tendency that you would want to buy more food. However, there is also an increase in purchase of non-food based products. Research shows when a person is famished, they might go for non-food products as well to feel full. However, if you can shift your buying tactics and go for more cash transactions you can save money as studies show that people will spend lesser when they are dealing with cash.
8. Having more citrus-based juice
Citrus foods have tough fibre and an acidic base which will cause irritation in your stomach. It can cause gastritis or make you vulnerable to it. However, if you can combine fresh citrus fruits squeezed into water in a ratio of 1:1 if you suffer from acidity and a ratio of 2:1 for other people, then it will be beneficial. Plus, you can go for other kinds of fruits too.
9. Engage in Arguments
Hunger makes you a bit unsettled in your mind. As a result, research shows that when you are hungry you can lose control of your rationality and engage in arguments. So, don’t have discussions during this time. But if it is necessary, then have something warm and give it to your partner so that both of you can have a more clear-headed conversation.
What can we do?
While these are some of the things that you should avoid when you are hungry, there are certain activities which can actually flourish when you have an empty stomach:-
Problem solving skills
When you are hungry, there is an increase in your attentiveness. This could be, as per researchers, an evolutionary trait since our ancestors used to concentrate on getting food when they were hungry. The hormone ghrelin that regulates hunger tends to help to stimulate brain activities because of this.
Be more capable of making choices
If you are in a dilemma regarding any choice of clothes, then, you can start thinking when you are hungry. Studies show that people who are hungry can be successful in choice-based activities, especially when they are impulsive. But just don’t try using these methods when you are trying to settle issues like relationship problems or finances!
Health is wealth and since sleep is so connected to both our health and decision-making, it’s best if we avoid going for these things. It will help us lead a better life. Best of luck!
