India, Dec. 19 -- If morning shows the day, how we start our morning becomes of vital importance.

While many like to kick things off with a hearty breakfast, according to Mumbai-based nutritionist Shweta Shah, one should be careful about what is consumed on an empty stomach.

Taking to Instagram on December 12, Shweta shared four items which are best avoided on an empty stomach and also mentioned better alternatives to start the day.

While movies and television shows have made it fashionable to start the day with citrus fruits such as oranges and pineapple, Shweta cautions against having them the first thing in the morning.

This is because inside an empty stomach, the acid content is naturally very high, and citrus will further increas...