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Drinking Water: Drinking water while eating food causes harm to health, how to avoid it

According to drinking water experts, drinking water while eating food increases the risk of weight gain. When we eat food and drink water only during the meal, then the digestion of food is not done properly.

 Drinking Water: Digestion starts only while eating food. Once the food enters the stomach, gastric juice breaks down the food for digestion.

The interruption in this process comes from drinking water while eating food. Due to this, the food is not digested properly. Digestive problems occur in this condition. Having digestive problems for a long time increases the risk of constipation. For this, water should not be drunk while eating or before eating food. At the same time, drinking excessive or frequent water during meals causes digestive problems like nausea, heartburn, belching, etc. For this, health experts advise not to drink water while eating food. Apart from this, drinking water while eating food causes many other health-related problems. Let's know-

May gain weight

According to experts, drinking water while eating food increases the risk of weight gain. When we eat food and drink water only while eating, then the digestion of food is not done properly. During this undigested food gets converted into fat. Due to this, the weight starts increasing.

Insulin rises

Excessive or frequent drinking of water during meals causes insulin levels to rise. This causes fat to be stored in the body.

How to reduce the habit

To get rid of the habit of drinking water while eating food, reduce the intake of salty food i.e. salty things. There is a problem with thirst due to sodium. Also do not eat oily and spicy food.

Chew the food thoroughly. When you chew the food properly, the digestion process takes place properly. Due to this there is no risk of acidity and bloating.

Disclaimer: Story tips and suggestions are for general information. Do not take these as advice from a doctor or medical professional. In case of symptoms of illness or infection, consult a doctor.