Cheryl When many people eat, they often eat a big meal of fish and meat first, and then eat the staple food. In fact, Chinese medicine points out that eating fish on an empty stomach is very harmful to the body.
First, eating fish on an empty stomach wastes protein. The carbohydrate content in fish is usually less than 2%, while the protein content is as high as more than 15%, and the fat content is also high. If you eat a lot of fish when you are hungry, the protein will be directly broken down and converted into energy, which will be wasted.
Secondly, eating fish on an empty stomach will increase the burden on the liver and kidneys. Protein is directly converted into energy, and a large amount of nitrogen-containing waste is produced during the decomposition process, which increases the burden on the liver and kidneys. Therefore, eating only fish instead of staple food not only wastes protein, but also increases the pressure on the body to detoxify.
Finally, eating fish on an empty stomach may increase the risk of gout. The acidity of gastric acid is relatively high when fasting, and without the help of carbohydrates, fish protein is not completely decomposed, which will cause an increase in uric acid. Most fish are rich in purine. If consumed in large amounts on an empty stomach without enough carbohydrates to break down, it may induce gout or aggravate the condition of gout patients. If you add beer at this time, it will be "even worse".
We know that eating fish on an empty stomach is very harmful to the body. Therefore, when eating fish, you must pair it with foods rich in carbohydrates, such as steamed buns, rice and other staple foods. It is best to use coarse grains such as multi-grain steamed buns, steamed buns, etc. If combined with vegetables, the nutrition will be more balanced.
