Our health is directly related to our eating habits, but often we ignore small habits which can lead to serious diseases in the long run. According to Dr. Sarin, Director, ILBS, a well-known expert in liver and digestion, the habit of drinking water immediately after eating has an adverse effect on the digestive system.
Dr. Sarin believes that if the digestion process does not happen properly in the stomach, then its extra burden falls on the intestines, which can also affect the health of the liver. Doctor Sarin has given some rules to keep the liver healthy, improve digestion and keep the body healthy, by adopting which you can make your body healthy. Let us know which special mantras Dr. Sarin has emphasized on adopting for a healthy body.
Follow the rules of eating food
The expert said that if you want to improve digestion then you should follow the rules of eating food. The acid present in the stomach is very important for digesting food. It breaks food into smaller parts. But if this acid enters the food pipe then it causes burning sensation and acidity. Therefore, it is important to maintain correct posture after eating. Avoid lying down after eating. It is important to remain upright for at least 2-3 hours, because lying down can cause stomach acid to come up and cause acidity and burning sensation.
Why is it important to eat the right amount of food?
According to Ayurveda, the stomach should not be filled completely. Half the stomach should be filled with food, some water and some part of the stomach should be kept empty. Overeating can cause food to come up and increase digestive problems.
Avoid drinking water with food
It is not considered right to drink too much water while eating or immediately after eating. Due to this, the digestion process slows down and the food is not digested properly. It is better to keep a gap of at least 1-2 hours between food and water. If you drink water immediately after eating, your intestines will have to work more to digest the food.
keep your body active
Keeping your body active does not mean that you go to the gym and do heavy workouts. You can keep your body active by walking or running at a fast pace. The expert said that exercise does not just mean movement, but also means sweating from the body. As long as one does not sweat, the activity performed is only considered a warm-up. It is important to devote 30-45 minutes daily to proper exercise, so that the body remains active and remains fit.
Control sugar intake
Doctor Sarin told that if you want to keep the body healthy then control the intake of sugar. Sugar intake should not exceed 10% of the total calories consumed in a day. Consuming too much sugar increases weight and also affects digestion. Therefore, it is important to consume sweets in balanced quantity.
eat according to body clock
The body has its own biological clock, according to which it is necessary to eat and sleep. Eating at irregular times affects the body’s systems. Therefore, eat food only at a fixed time every day and avoid eating anything again and again.
Avoid alcohol
Nowadays, alcohol consumption is increasing rapidly among the youth, which is very dangerous for the liver. According to the doctor, a large number of youth are reaching the hospital with serious liver related diseases. Therefore, staying away from alcohol and adopting healthy drinks is a better option.
Disclaimer
This article is based on information and common medical principles shared by renowned liver specialist Dr. Sarin. Digestive and liver related problems may vary according to each person’s body and medical history. Be sure to consult your doctor before adopting any health regimen or diet routine. Jansatta does not make any personal claims about the success of any treatment based on this information.