Avoid Water After These Foods: Water is considered the most important fluid for the body and maintains overall health. It helps break down the food and absorb nutrients for the body. Not just this, but water also eases digestive problems such as constipation or bloating and keeps you active and energised throughout the day. But it is also believed that one should avoid drinking water after eating certain foods as it may hinder the digestion process. Water alongside certain meals may lead to bloating or stomach cramps. Here is a list of foods after which you should avoid consuming water.
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Avoid Water After These Foods
1. Watermelons
Watermelons are one of the greatest sources of water. People who are already suffering from digestive issues should wait for at least 40-50 minutes before drinking water. Watermelon already contains 96% water content, so when you drink more water after eating a watermelon, it may hamper the digestive system by diluting digestive juices.
2. Milk
Milk is itself a complete food that nourishes the body with necessary nutrients. But there are certain foods that should never be paired with milk, including citrus fruits and water. Our mothers must have cautioned us before drinking water after a warm cup of milk. It is because drinking water after warm milk may slow down the metabolism and also make the stomach acidic, causing digestive problems.
3. Banana
Another food to avoid combining with water is bananas. You should avoid drinking water immediately after eating a banana as it can cause severe indigestion. Drinking water makes bananas hard to digest, therefore always wait for about 30 minutes for drinking water.
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4. Peanuts
Who doesn’t love eating peanuts in cold weather? Eating peanuts usually speeds up the metabolism, and raises the body heat, thus helping you warm up before bed. One should avoid drinking water after eating peanuts as it may cause gastric issues, especially in children.
5. Citrus Fruits
Citrus fruits are high in fibre and vitamin C, which when combined with water can cause interruption in the absorption of nutrients and digestive juices by the body. Usually, when you eat citrus fruits like oranges, lemons or others, your stomach releases certain acids to maintain pH level. But when you drink water over citrus fruits, it may cause disturbance in pH level causing indigestion, bloating etc.
(Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.)
