Healthy Tips: Mistakes we do after meals | Dr. Hansaji Yogendra

The Yoga Institute2 minutes read

Consuming fruits immediately after meals can lead to digestion issues, eat fruits as a snack between meals. Drinking tea right after meals can cause indigestion, wait at least an hour to have tea.

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  • Eating fruits as a snack between meals, rather than immediately after, can prevent gas and digestion issues due to their quick digestion process.
  • To aid digestion, it's advisable to wait at least an hour after meals before drinking tea, especially milk tea, as the acidity can interfere with protein digestion; water consumption should be spaced out from meals to avoid diluting essential digestive juices.

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Recent questions

  • Can eating fruits after meals cause digestion issues?

    Yes, consuming fruits immediately after meals can lead to gas and digestion issues due to their quick digestion. It is advised to eat fruits as a snack between meals, ideally two hours before or after eating.

  • Is it harmful to drink tea right after meals?

    Drinking tea right after meals, especially milk tea, can cause indigestion as the acidity in tea can stiffen proteins, hindering digestion. It is recommended to wait at least an hour or preferably two hours after meals to have tea.

  • Should water be avoided immediately after meals?

    Yes, avoid gulping water immediately after meals as it dilutes digestive juices crucial for breaking down food. Instead, drink water half an hour before or one and a half to two hours after meals, with warm water permissible right after eating for specific needs like medication.

  • When is the best time to eat fruits?

    The best time to eat fruits is as a snack between meals, ideally two hours before or after eating. Consuming fruits immediately after meals can lead to gas and digestion issues due to their quick digestion.

  • How long should one wait to drink tea after meals?

    It is recommended to wait at least an hour or preferably two hours after meals to drink tea, especially milk tea. Drinking tea right after meals can cause indigestion as the acidity in tea can stiffen proteins, hindering digestion.

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Optimal Timing for Consuming Food and Drinks

  • Consuming fruits immediately after meals can lead to gas and digestion issues due to their quick digestion; it's advised to eat fruits as a snack between meals, ideally two hours before or after eating.
  • Drinking tea right after meals, especially milk tea, can cause indigestion as the acidity in tea can stiffen proteins, hindering digestion; it's recommended to wait at least an hour or preferably two hours after meals to have tea.
  • Avoid gulping water immediately after meals as it dilutes digestive juices crucial for breaking down food; instead, drink water half an hour before or one and a half to two hours after meals, with warm water permissible right after eating for specific needs like medication.
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