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Things you shouldn’t do immediately after a meal

Published on Jun 02, 2023 11:26 AM IST

Here are a list of things you shouldn't do immediately after a meal.

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While there are no hard and fast rules about what you should absolutely avoid doing immediately after a meal, certain activities may interfere with the digestion process or lead to discomfort. Here are a few things to consider: (Unsplash)

Published on Jun 02, 2023 11:26 AM IST

While there are no hard and fast rules about what you should absolutely avoid doing immediately after a meal, certain activities may interfere with the digestion process or lead to discomfort. Here are a few things to consider: (Unsplash)

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Taking a nap: While a short nap can be refreshing, lying down immediately after a meal can contribute to acid reflux and heartburn. It's better to allow some time for digestion before reclining or lying down. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Taking a nap: While a short nap can be refreshing, lying down immediately after a meal can contribute to acid reflux and heartburn. It's better to allow some time for digestion before reclining or lying down. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Brushing your teeth: Brushing your teeth immediately after a meal, especially if you consume acidic foods or beverages, can weaken the tooth enamel due to acid exposure. It's recommended to wait for about 30 minutes before brushing your teeth after a meal.(Shutterstock)

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Brushing your teeth: Brushing your teeth immediately after a meal, especially if you consume acidic foods or beverages, can weaken the tooth enamel due to acid exposure. It's recommended to wait for about 30 minutes before brushing your teeth after a meal.(Shutterstock)

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Drinking excessive amounts of liquids: Drinking too much liquid, especially cold beverages, immediately after a meal can dilute stomach acids and affect the digestion process. It's advisable to drink liquids in moderation during meals and wait around 30 minutes before consuming excessive amounts of fluids. (Pexels)

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Drinking excessive amounts of liquids: Drinking too much liquid, especially cold beverages, immediately after a meal can dilute stomach acids and affect the digestion process. It's advisable to drink liquids in moderation during meals and wait around 30 minutes before consuming excessive amounts of fluids. (Pexels)

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Smoking: Smoking cigarettes after a meal has been associated with an increased risk of digestive disorders and certain cancers. It's best to avoid smoking altogether, but if you do smoke, try to wait at least 30 minutes to an hour after eating. (Unsplash)

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Smoking: Smoking cigarettes after a meal has been associated with an increased risk of digestive disorders and certain cancers. It's best to avoid smoking altogether, but if you do smoke, try to wait at least 30 minutes to an hour after eating. (Unsplash)

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Strenuous exercise: Engaging in intense physical activity right after a meal can divert blood flow away from the digestive system and hinder the digestion process. It's generally recommended to wait at least 1-2 hours after a meal before engaging in vigorous exercise. (Freepik)

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Strenuous exercise: Engaging in intense physical activity right after a meal can divert blood flow away from the digestive system and hinder the digestion process. It's generally recommended to wait at least 1-2 hours after a meal before engaging in vigorous exercise. (Freepik)

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Consuming fruits high in citric acid: Eating fruits like oranges, grapefruits, and other citrus fruits immediately after a meal may increase the risk of acid reflux and heartburn. If you want to have these fruits, it's better to consume them before or between meals. (Unsplash)

Published on Jun 02, 2023 11:26 AM IST

Consuming fruits high in citric acid: Eating fruits like oranges, grapefruits, and other citrus fruits immediately after a meal may increase the risk of acid reflux and heartburn. If you want to have these fruits, it's better to consume them before or between meals. (Unsplash)

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