As the saying goes, “a glass of water in the morning keeps you healthy all day long.” This is indeed true. After a night of sleep, our bodies are in a relatively dehydrated state, and the blood concentration rises. At this time, drinking water in moderation can not only effectively dilute the blood and promote blood circulation, but also help clean the intestines and awaken the dormant body functions.
However, there has been a saying on the Internet recently that “drinking water on an empty stomach is more harmful than skipping breakfast”, and even people are worried that this will promote oral bacteria. Is this true?
Drinking water on an empty stomach is more harmful than skipping breakfast?
First of all, we must make it clear that in the early morning, a certain number of bacteria will indeed accumulate in the mouth, which is a normal physiological phenomenon. But please rest assured that when we drink water, these bacteria will flow into the stomach with the water, and in the empty stomach state, the concentration of gastric acid is relatively high, enough to effectively kill most bacteria, so there is no need to worry too much. Therefore, it is still recommended to stick to the habit of drinking water in the morning.
However, in order to prevent our bodies from being stimulated, Lao Guo recommends that you choose warm water as the first glass of water in the morning. It can not only gently wake up the body, but also avoid excessive stimulation of the gastrointestinal tract. If you have concerns about oral health, you can do a simple oral cleaning and gargle before drinking water to reduce the number of bacteria.
At the same time, we cannot ignore the importance of breakfast. Breakfast is known as “the most important meal of the day”. It not only provides the body with the energy needed in the morning, but also helps to regulate metabolism, protect the gastric mucosa from gastric acid erosion, and prevent diseases such as gallstones. Not eating breakfast for a long time will lead to nutritional imbalance in the body, increase the risk of stomach disease, gallbladder disease and hypoglycemia, and its potential harm is far greater than the harm of drinking water on an empty stomach.
Do 5 things after getting up
So, how to arrange time scientifically after getting up in the morning? I suggest that you can follow my advice and do these five things in order.
1.Moderately stay in bed
After waking up, you might as well stay in bed for a few minutes to let your body gradually adapt to the state from sleep to wakefulness. This helps stabilize blood pressure and prevent dizziness or discomfort caused by getting up too hard.
2.Drink warm water
Then, drink a glass of warm water to replenish the body with water, promote intestinal peristalsis, and lay the foundation for the vitality of the day.
3.Open the window for ventilation
After drinking water, remember to open the window for ventilation to let fresh air into the room and improve the indoor air quality. At the same time, you can do simple stretching exercises to wake up various parts of the body.
4.Wash thoroughly
During the window ventilation period, wash thoroughly, especially use the correct brushing method to ensure oral hygiene and prevent oral diseases.
5.Enjoy breakfast
Finally, start the new day with a hearty and balanced breakfast. Breakfast should contain a variety of nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, fat and vitamins to meet the body’s needs and keep energetic.
In fact, drinking water and eating breakfast in the morning are important habits for maintaining health. The two complement each other and are indispensable. Let’s start with the details and arrange the morning time scientifically to lay a solid foundation for health and vitality throughout the day.
