In today’s time, people are becoming victims of many health problems due to wrong eating habits and lifestyle. Therefore you should pay attention to your lifestyle. Let us tell you that after eating food, people make many mistakes which have negative effects on health. Some bad habits after eating can cause digestive problems and make the situation worse. Therefore, you should be aware of these mistakes, so that you can keep yourself safe.
Do not do this after eating.
Lying down: Do not make the mistake of lying down after eating. Actually, many people think that it would be good to lie down for a while after lunch. But lying down immediately after eating allows stomach acid to enter the esophagus, which can cause heartburn. So instead of lying down, try sitting straight or take a walk for a while to help digestion.
Smoking: People who are fond of smoking cigarettes think that smoking after eating will give them satisfaction. Smoking can be harmful to health. In fact, a study published in ‘The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition’ says that smoking after eating is equivalent to smoking 10 cigarettes at one go. Smoking slows down the digestion process and increases acid production. Therefore, it is better to quit smoking completely.
Exercise: When you eat, your body sends blood to your digestive system to digest the food. If you start exercising immediately, your muscles compete for that blood. This causes digestive problems. That is why when we do vigorous exercise after a heavy meal, we often experience nausea, drowsiness, etc. Walking fast immediately after eating can also disrupt the digestion process. Take a walk 20-30 minutes after eating. It is better to take a slow, not fast, walk after meals.
Drinking tea: Drinking a cup of hot tea or coffee after eating may be satisfying, but it actually blocks the absorption of iron and other essential minerals. Drinking tea after eating foods like spinach and lentils can prevent the body from absorbing iron, as the tannins present in tea can prevent iron absorption. People suffering from malnutrition and anemia are advised to drink tea one hour after eating.
Bathing: Do not make the mistake of bathing immediately after eating. Taking bath immediately after eating can slow down the digestion process, increase blood flow in the hands and legs, reduce the blood flow required for digestion, due to which the digestion process slows down and a feeling of restlessness is felt in the body. Therefore, it is best to take a bath before eating.
(Disclaimer: All health information and instructions given here are for your understanding only. We provide this information based on scientific research, studies and advice from medical and health experts. However, it is best to consult your personal physician before following these.)