Updated 2026/10/12 03:00Misugaru may contain unexpectedly high levels of sugar, so caution is advised./Photo=Clipart KoreaIn the morning, some people drink a glass of a beverage they consider lightly healthy on an empty stomach. It is an easy way to fill the stomach. However, it could instead be harming your health. With advice from Lee Jinbok, a family medicine specialist and director, we identified three unexpected beverages that can be dangerous when consumed on an empty stomach in the morning.▶CCA juice=Lee Jinbok named CCA juice first. CCA juice refers to juice made by extracting carrots, cabbage and apples. Lee Jinbok said, “It is easy to think of it as healthy, but it contains sugar,” adding, “Even a small amount of sugar is not good on an empty stomach in the morning.” He continued, “It is much safer to chew and eat the vegetables used in the juice directly.” There is also relevant research. According to a study comparing fruit with 100% fruit juice, published in 2025 by researchers at the University of California, Irvine, processing fruit into juice can reduce dietary fiber and lower feelings of fullness.▶Misugaru=Lee Jinbok also said he avoids misugaru. Misugaru is a finely ground powder that has undergone a refining process and is mixed with water or milk before being consumed. He said, “Liquid carbohydrates such as misugaru are really bad for your health,” adding, “They rapidly raise blood sugar levels.” After blood sugar rises sharply, the secretion of insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar, is stimulated. When blood sugar then falls, people feel sudden hunger. This can lead to a vicious cycle of binge eating.▶Coffee=Quite a few people drink coffee in the morning to wake up. However, drinking coffee on an empty stomach can irritate the stomach and lead to conditions such as gastritis or stomach ulcers. If you have gastritis, functional dyspepsia or gastroesophageal reflux disease, you should be careful because symptoms such as heartburn or pain in the upper abdomen can worsen. If you must drink coffee, it is better to have decaffeinated coffee after a meal.
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