When a sweet substance (glucose or fructose) is taken on an empty stomach, the blood sugar suddenly increases rapidly. This causes high amounts of hormone called insulin in the body. According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, eating sweet on an empty stomach in the morning increases the risk of insulin resistance, causing diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity. If this habit persists for a long time, it can have a bad effect on metabolic health.

Energy lack and effect on mood

Dr. Subhash Giri of RML Hospital’s Medical Department said that eating sweets on an empty stomach in the morning can give you energy immediately and may feel good for some time, but after some time when blood sugar levels fall, you may have problems like fatigue, irritability and low energy. This is called sugar crash. This also affects day to day functionality. Some experts call it reactive hypoglycemia, in which first blood sugar increases and then declines very fast.

Effect on stomach and digestion

Processed sugar present in sweets can cause gas, acidity and indigestion by eating on an empty stomach. Eating sweets on an empty stomach can spoil the balance of good bacteria in the stomach. This can cause problems like swelling and flatulence. Morning time is very sensitive to the digestive system, so it is better to avoid processed or refined sugar at this time.

What does research say?

Several studies have shown that eating sweets on an empty stomach makes hormone hormone active, which can cause hunger throughout the day and you can eat excessively. In addition, the data of Harvard School of Public Health suggests that those who start their day with a healthy and high fiber diet are more controlled by blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

When is the right time?

If you feel like eating sweets, it is best to eat sweets after your main breakfast in the morning or afternoon, when the digestive system is activated and the body is able to process energy in a better way. You can eat fruits like bananas, apples or dates, which provide natural sugars as well as fiber. It slows the growth of blood sugar and keeps it stable.