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Lying Down After Meals And More: Expert Lists Things To Avoid After Eating

Here are a few things you should avoid doing immediately after having a meal.

Written by Longjam Dineshwori | Updated : September 19, 2023 9:46 PM IST

Healthy Eating Habits

Now, you must remember that how you eat is just as important as what you eat. So, besides consuming healthy food, be mindful of consuming locally grown produce, adopting sustainable cooking practices, and eating mindfully. Pursuing these habits, including a consistent meal schedule and avoiding eating at night, can be deeply nourishing for your body and mind.

Smoking

Another habit often coincides with heart health neglect, damaging blood vessels and increasing clot formation.

Avoid Taking Shower After A Meal

When you take a shower after meals, the blood rushes to the skin to regulate the temperature of the body which may lead to digestive problems as digestion needs a lot of energy.

Avoid Drinking Water Right After Your Meals

It reduces the secretion of enzymes and juices in the stomach that are essential for digestion or breaking down of food into different nutrients.