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Should we drink bad water after eating: We often consider it a normal habit to gulp down water as soon as we finish eating, but do you know that this small mistake can prove costly for your digestive system. According to Dr. Rajkumar of Rishikesh, drinking water immediately after meals dilutes the magical digestive juices present in the stomach that convert food into energy. This not only slows down the digestion process but also causes problems like gas and acidity. Know the right time when and how to drink water to stay healthy.
Rishikesh: Most of us have a habit of drinking a glass of water as soon as we finish eating. In many homes, drinking water as soon as you finish eating is considered a part of the normal routine. But have you ever wondered what impact this habit can have on your health? Drinking too much water immediately after meals can affect the digestion process. Therefore, it is important that we understand the truth behind this small habit of ours.
During a conversation with Local 18, Dr. Rajkumar (Ayush) said that food is the main source of energy and nutrition for our body. When we eat food, the process of digestion starts in the body. The digestive juices and enzymes present in the stomach work to break down the food so that the body can get the necessary nutrients. In such a situation, if we drink excessive amount of water immediately after finishing the meal, it can dilute the digestive juices. Due to this, the digestion process may slow down a bit.
Many people also feel that drinking water immediately after eating food causes heaviness or gas problem in the stomach. In some cases, complaints of acidity or indigestion are also seen. However, every person’s body is different, so its effect may also be different. Still, in general it is considered better to avoid drinking too much water immediately after meals. The best way is to drink water about 20 to 30 minutes after eating food. During this time, the initial process of digestion has started in the stomach, due to which the food starts getting digested slowly. When you drink water after some time, it also hydrates the body and does not affect the digestion process much.
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Can I drink water while eating?
However, this does not mean that one should not drink water at all while eating food. If you feel thirsty while eating, you can drink some water. Taking one or two sips of water during meals is normal and does not cause any major harm. Want to lose weight or increase immunity? Eat sprouts daily, know its amazing benefits from experts
But for some people it also helps in swallowing food. Another important thing is that very cold water should not be drunk immediately after eating. Extremely cold water can slow down the digestion process for a while and cause discomfort in the stomach. Therefore, drinking water of normal temperature is considered better.
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