Iced coffee and meatloaf: a familiar morning duo, but is it any good?

Many people have the habit of eating meatloaf for breakfast, sipping coffee and then going to work. However, combining acidic coffee with meatloaf, especially processed meat, can be harmful to digestion.

Coffee, especially when consumed on an empty stomach, triggers the stomach to secrete more acid. This is because the caffeine in coffee is one of the main factors that causes the stomach to increase gastrin production, a hormone that stimulates the production of hydrochloric acid, according to the health website Verywell Health (USA).

Eating cold cuts and drinking coffee in the morning can cause discomfort for people with sensitive digestive systems.

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Furthermore, caffeine can relax the sphincter between the esophagus and the stomach. As a result, acid can easily reflux into the esophagus. Symptoms of this condition are often heartburn and discomfort in the throat. Iced coffee or cold coffee has a lower acidity than hot coffee but can still cause irritation in people with sensitive stomachs.

Meanwhile, white bread and pastries made from white starch often have a high glycemic index, are digested quickly, easily increase blood sugar and stimulate stomach acid secretion. For people with sensitive stomachs or reflux, eating a lot of white starchy foods can easily make symptoms more uncomfortable. In addition, white starch lacks fiber, so it does not create a feeling of fullness for long, easily leading to overeating and putting pressure on the stomach.

Meanwhile, the meats in sandwiches are often processed meats, which contain a lot of salt, preservatives and saturated fats. These ingredients not only slow down the digestion process but also increase the risk of gastrointestinal inflammation. In particular, high saturated fat and salt can stimulate the production of stomach acid, aggravating symptoms of reflux or stomach ulcers.

When acidic iced coffee is combined with refined bread and processed meat, the digestive system has a double whammy. Acidity spikes while the food is difficult to digest and potentially inflammatory.

Excess acid can irritate the stomach lining, while fat and salt slow down digestion. This creates a favorable environment for reflux, heartburn, bloating, and digestive discomfort. Nutritionists recommend avoiding strong caffeine drinks or fatty foods right after waking up in the morning, especially for people with sensitive digestive systems.

Those who still love iced coffee and meatloaf in the morning can still eat it but need to apply some methods. After waking up, before drinking coffee, they should have a light snack with vegetable fat or protein such as almonds, peanut butter, boiled eggs. With bread, prioritize bread with boiled meat, eggs, fish and beans, according to Verywell Health .

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/ca-phe-da-va-banh-mi-thit-bo-doi-buoi-sang-quen-thuoc-nhung-co-tot-18525082823522661.htm