10 Foods to Avoid Eating on an Empty Stomach

9. Raw Vegetables

While the fiber in raw vegetables is a fantastic addition to your diet, eating them on an empty stomach can sometimes trigger heartburn, flatulence, and abdominal pain. If you experience gastric issues after eating raw veggies, try cooking them first; the heat breaks down the fiber, making them much easier to digest. From a microbiome perspective, our gut bacteria have actually adapted well to cooked vegetables, meaning raw isn't automatically healthier.