Is Your Morning Coffee Doing More Harm Than Good?
Starting your day with a hot cup of coffee is a ritual for millions, but drinking it on an empty stomach can irritate digestion and affect energy levels.
Tip: Pay attention to how your stomach reacts when you drink coffee first thing in the morning.
Coffee stimulates hydrochloric acid production, which can lead to heartburn and long-term gastroesophageal reflux if consumed without food.
Tip: Avoid drinking coffee immediately after waking to protect your stomach lining.
Think of your stomach as a delicate surface: pouring acidic coffee into it without food can damage its protective lining over time.
Tip: Combine your coffee with breakfast to minimize irritation. To learn the best times to drink coffee for energy and digestion, see next page.
