on an empty stomach
idiom
: with nothing in the stomach : after having not eaten for a time
Take this medication on an empty stomach.
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Her advice is to pair seltzer with food, rather than drinking it on an empty stomach, to help reduce its impact on reflux.
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Stacey Colino, Time, 1 May 2025
Drinking coffee on an empty stomach can accelerate intestinal transit, causing discomfort and digestive upset.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2025
Sip slowly and on a full stomach: Consuming drinks rapidly or on an empty stomach speeds up the effects of alcohol, increasing the likelihood of a hangover.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
When is the best time to do a wheatgrass shot?
To introduce wheatgrass shots into a daily routine for maximum benefit, the best time to take them is on an empty stomach, either first thing in the morning or 30 minutes before meals—this optimizes absorption.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025
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Stacey Colino, Time, 1 May 2025
Drinking coffee on an empty stomach can accelerate intestinal transit, causing discomfort and digestive upset.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2025
Sip slowly and on a full stomach: Consuming drinks rapidly or on an empty stomach speeds up the effects of alcohol, increasing the likelihood of a hangover.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
When is the best time to do a wheatgrass shot?
To introduce wheatgrass shots into a daily routine for maximum benefit, the best time to take them is on an empty stomach, either first thing in the morning or 30 minutes before meals—this optimizes absorption.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025
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“On an empty stomach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20an%20empty%20stomach. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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