"I can't stand you anymore! I always drink water without brushing my teeth, and I drink all the bacteria that I have collected all night! Hearing his wife complaining, Lao Wei glanced impatiently.
"I've been drinking like this for decades, and nothing has happened!"
Lao Wei had the habit of drinking a glass of water in the morning for a long time, otherwise he would feel uncomfortable in his throat, but the couple always quarreled over this matter, because the wife always felt that drinking water on an empty stomach in the early days was unhygienic and brought bacteria into the body again, and second, she thought that drinking water before breakfast was not good for the stomach.
So is drinking water on an empty stomach good or bad?
Despite the presence of numerous bacteria in the mouth, these bacteria usually do not enter the stomach during drinking water. Even if a small amount of harmful bacteria enter, the gastric acid secreted by the stomach can quickly destroy it and excrete it through metabolism without causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract.
On the contrary, drinking water in the morning has multiple benefits. First of all, drinking water in the morning can effectively increase blood volume.Dilute the blood and reduce blood viscosity, thus improving blood circulation and allowing the brain to quickly return to a state of wakefulness. This habit also helps prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, which is especially important for middle-aged and elderly people.
Second, drink water in the morningHelps reduce the risk of urinary tract infections。 During sleep, urine is constantly produced but cannot be excreted, which can easily lead to urine concentration and crystalline deposition. Drinking a glass of water in the morning dilutes the urine while speeding up its flow, thus stopping the growth and multiplication of bacteria in the urethra and bladder.
In addition, drinking water in the morning is OKPromote gastrointestinal peristalsis and relieve constipationSymptom. For patients with severe constipation, in addition to drinking water, it is necessary to promote intestinal peristalsis through exercise and dietary adjustment, and professional medical help should be sought if necessary.
Skipping breakfast is more harmful than drinking water on an empty stomach. According to a study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, skipping breakfast increases several health risks, including obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, and elevated levels of cholesterol or fat in the blood, among others. Death from cardiovascular disease is one of the serious risk consequences.
Therefore, in order to maintain good health, it is important to not only drink water but also make sure to eat breakfast after waking up in the morning. However, it should be noted that drinking water should also be moderate to avoid adverse effects on the body caused by excessive drinking water at one time.
1. Drink too much, drink too violently, and the heart is very hurt
After waking up in the morning, drinking water is beneficial, but pay attention to the right amount and avoid excessive amounts. Because drinking too much water at one time can quickly thin the blood and increase the burden on the heart. In particular, the morning itself is a time of high incidence of myocardial infarction and stroke, and for those who already have underlying medical conditions, if they drink a large amount of water sharply, it is likely to cause problems with heart function.
Therefore, it is advisable not to drink a lot of water in the morning. Generally speaking,It is best to keep your water intake on an empty stomach within 150 ml, which is about half a cup。 In addition, when drinking water, it should be takenSmall sipsway, which is more wholesome.
2. Prefer honey water, light salt water, and lemon water
Honey is indeed rich in many components that are beneficial to health, but it also contains a lot of fructose. Fructose needs to be metabolized into glucose in the human body before it can be absorbed and utilized. This process can cause large fluctuations in blood sugar levels, so drinking honey water may not be a good choice for people with high blood sugar.
Secondly, the morning is the time when the body's blood pressure naturally rises, and if you drink light salt water at this time, this may bring greater health risks to patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and abnormal kidney function.
Although lemon water is rich in vitamins, for people with excessive stomach acid, drinking it on an empty stomach may irritate the stomach and trigger uncomfortable symptoms such as acid reflux and belching. Therefore, when choosing to drink "flavored water", you need to make a reasonable choice according to your physical condition and eating habits.
3. If you don't pay attention to the water temperature, it will hurt the stomach and cause cancer
Supercold water can strongly irritate our gastrointestinal system, which can cause the blood vessels in the gastric mucosa to constrict rapidly, causing discomfort and possibly even diarrhea.
At the same time, overheated water is also a health hazard. Long-term consumption of hot water can cause damage to the esophagus and may even cause cancer in extreme cases. The mucous membrane of the lining of the esophagus is very delicate,Once the water temperature exceeds 65°C, there is a risk of burns。 If this kind of burn occurs frequently, abnormal cellular changes can gradually accumulate and may eventually evolve into cancer.
常言道，一日之計在於晨，尤其是年過五十之後，更應該珍惜清晨的時光。在早晨醒來之際，做好以下四件事情，對身心健康大有裨益。
1. Properly lazy bed and avoid getting up too violently
In the morning, the body's blood pressure usually reaches its highest point of the day. Therefore, if you suddenly wake up too violently at this time, it may cause a sharp increase in blood pressure, or even break through the normal peak, thus increasing the risk of heart attack or sudden death. So, one should be slow and cautious when waking up in the morning.
2. Comb your hair
When you wake up in the morning, combing your hair not only helps you get your hair in order, but it also has a health care effect. Experts recommend combing your hair to make sure the comb fits snugly against your scalp and comb it back with gentle pressure, starting at the forehead and working your way up to the nape of the neck.
3. Don't fold the quilt right away
After a night's sleep, it's best not to fold the quilt immediately, as doing so may prevent the moisture and chemicals inside the quilt from being effectively dissipated. After waking up, it is advisable to open the windows first to allow fresh air to circulate.
4. Eat a nutritious breakfast
A healthy breakfast should include a variety of nutrients such as grains, proteins, and fruits and vegetables. Studies have shown thatA good breakfast is able to provide us with about 700 to 0 kcal of energy, inject full vitality into the new day, let us meet every new challenge with a full state of mind.
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