Your day is defined by how you start it. Having a healthy morning routine is important to staying healthy and positive. Your breakfast is also part of your morning routine and helps you start the day by satisfying your hunger and providing you with energy.

However, people are not aware that there are foods that you should not eat in the morning on an empty stomach. These foods will make you lethargic and increase your body weight. Here is a list of foods to avoid in the morning.

1. Pancakes and waffles

 Pancakes and waffles contain milk, eggs, flour and sugar. Although they contain protein, both waffles and pancakes are made using plain flour or maida, which contribute to obesity and insulin resistance.

2. Tomatoes

Eating tomatoes in the morning on an empty stomach is not advised as they contain tannic acid in high concentration and this increases the acidity of the stomach. It can result in gastric ulcers.

3. Jam

Jam is a sugary, high-calorie breakfast. Instead of jam, try to eat eggs with toast and avoid processed meat such as sausages. Try using multigrain bread instead of white bread.

4. Packaged fruit juice

Fruit juices are considered healthy and are one of the popular food items if you are trying to lose weight and avoid hunger. However, the packaged fruit juices you get in stores are not healthy at all. Many contain small amounts of actual juice and more sugar. High sugar content can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, obesity and other diseases.

5. Breakfast cereal

Many of us consume breakfast cereal because it is convenient and, according to its label, it has added nutrients. In fact, these are processed products with lots of artificial colors, sugar, and some grains. Many of these products have high levels of sugar and can increase the risk of heart disease, obesity and other health issues.

6. Carbonated drinks

Drinking soda in the morning is a very bad idea. It can decrease the blood supply to your stomach and damage your lining. This will lead to improper or slow digestion.

7. Protein bar/ Granola bar/ Breakfast bar

Although sold as a breakfast option, granola bars are not very healthy. Many of these bars contain high levels of sugar, honey and corn syrup. The sugar content increases with additions such as chocolate chips and other flavors. These bars also lack fiber and protein.

8. Sweetened yogurt

Eating yogurt with fresh fruit is one of the healthiest breakfasts, but when you buy it from the store, it usually contains preservatives, artificial flavors and is usually high in sugar. Try to have Greek yogurt with fresh fruit.

9. Raw vegetables

Vegetables are good for your health, but you should not eat them in the morning on an empty stomach, as it can cause stomach pain. The amino acid present in the vegetable can cause bloating and heartburn. Raw vegetables can also irritate your stomach lining.

10. Smoothies from the store

Store-bought smoothies aren't as healthy as you think. They contain full fat milk or ice cream and lots of sugar. It is recommended that you make your smoothie using