It is said in all of our homes that “take some rest after eating” or “do not drink water immediately”. But have you ever wondered what is the reason behind this? Food is not just for filling the stomach, but it is also very important for our health and digestion.
When we eat food, our body starts many processes to digest it such as producing acid in the stomach, activating the intestines and providing energy to the body.
But if we adopt some wrong habits immediately after eating food, it not only harms the digestive system, but in the long run it can also cause gas, indigestion, weight gain and stomach related diseases. Therefore, there are 5 such things which should not be done even by mistake immediately after eating food. So let us know, what are those 5 things which should not be done immediately after eating.
1. Sleeping immediately after eating
Some people go to sleep immediately after eating food to rest. Especially in the afternoon and night. But this habit of theirs can have a bad effect on their health. If you sleep immediately after eating, it can affect the digestion process, causing problems like gas, stomach burning and acidity. At the same time, this reason can also increase. Therefore, always go to bed only after 1 or 1.5 hours of eating.
2. Smoking
Some people start smoking immediately after eating food. They feel that by doing this they will feel relaxed. But those people do not know that it is very harmful for health. The digestion process happens very fast immediately after eating. In such a situation, smoking cigarettes immediately will absorb nicotine more quickly in the body, which can also increase the risk of cancer. In such a situation, smoke after 30-40 minutes after eating. It may be possible to quit smoking.
3. Drink water or tea
Drinking tea after eating food has become a tradition in India. Many people like to drink tea after eating. But tannins are found in tea which prevent iron and other minerals from being absorbed. Many people drink water after eating, this is also a bad habit. Drinking water immediately after eating, especially cold water, dilutes the digestive juices due to which the food is not digested properly. Therefore, drink tea or water only 30 minutes after eating.
4. Take a quick walk
Actually, walking after eating food is considered good for health. But you don’t know that one should not walk immediately after eating. Because this can disturb the digestive process. Whereas the blood flow goes towards the abdominal muscles. It is beneficial to take a walk 20-30 minutes after eating.
5. Take a quick bath
If you also take bath immediately after eating, then stop it. Because taking bath immediately after eating worsens the body temperature and the blood goes towards the skin instead of the stomach. Besides, it can also slow down the digestion process. In such a situation, take bath either before eating or after 30-40 minutes of eating.