My grandmother always told me not to drink while eating.
And I feel like I'm not the only one...
...because many of us wonder if it's good or not.
Some say it causes bloating and upsets digestion.
To find out for sure, I talked to my doctor about it.
Despite everything that can be read on social networks, all this has not been proven.
So ? Good or bad?
My doctor explained to me that there are benefits to quenching your thirst before, during and after a meal.
Here are 3 good health reasons to drink while eating . Watch:
It is often thought that the water we drink during the meal dissolves the digestive juices.
Consequence:it would slow down digestion.
However, this is not the case.
Most doctors say that the body knows how to adapt to what is ingested.
Drinking and eating at the same time are therefore not contradictory .
Better:it softens the food bolus to facilitate digestion and avoid constipation.
Water consumed during the meal, or just after, dissolves gastric juices.
And it's interesting when you are prone to acid reflux or reflux.
Do not hesitate to drink a little water throughout your meal.
No way to drown your stomach, just to distribute the amount of liquid as best you can during dinner.
Drinking throughout the meal calms the appetite...and therefore eats less.
Perfect for people who want to limit their food intake.
It is also said that a glass of water before eating reduces the feeling of hunger.
There's even better!
It also allows you to take your time.
Indeed, we take the time to chew and breathe before taking a sip.
Does drinking while eating make you gain weight?
Well no! Because the more time you take while eating, the more you have a real feeling of satiety .
In addition, water fills the stomach...and it is not caloric.
According to scientists, you can hydrate whenever you want during the meal.
But we can be more specific:
- Drink before the meal gives a feeling of satiety and avoids gorging.
- Drinking during the meal, in small sips prevents gastric reflux and limits the desire to eat.
- Drinking after the meal helps to dilute and soften the food bolus and therefore to better digest.
To stay hydrated, only water should be consumed!
I recommend that you avoid sodas and other carbonated drinks.
They tend to swell the belly and cause burping and flatulence.
Sugary drinks are to be avoided .
Not only do they not hydrate, but they also affect blood sugar levels.
Finally, alcoholic beverages are not recommended either. On the one hand because of the alcohol level, but also because they often contain a lot of sugar.
And that's not what you're looking for when you just want to hydrate.
