We all know that our eating habits have a significant influence on our health and the functioning of our body. What many people are unaware of is that our eating habits also have an impact on the digestive process and therefore on our health. To preserve the latter, here are 5 things to never do after eating.
5 things to avoid absolutely after meals:
Eating a fruit:
By taking into account their richness in nutrients, fruits must absolutely be part of our daily diet. For maximum profit, it is important to eat them, preferably 1 to 2 hours before or after a meal. Indeed, eating a fruit just after the meal slows down its digestion, favoring its fermentation which would cause bloating and flatulence.
Sleep :
We all know the feeling of fatigue that comes over us after the meal. But to preserve our health, it is advisable not to succumb to the temptation of Morpheus just after eating, as this slows down the digestion process, increases the risk of bloating, stomach heaviness and weight gain. In addition, according to a study conducted at the University of Ioannina Medical School in Greece, waiting at least one hour after lunch before going to bed would help reduce the risk of stroke by two thirds. For each additional 20 minutes of waiting, the risk is further reduced by 10%.
Take a shower :
By causing an abrupt change in body temperature, the shower diverts the blood flow to the stomach to send it throughout the body, which considerably slows down the digestion process and promotes the onset of digestive disorders. It is therefore recommended to wait at least 1 hour after a meal, before jumping in the shower.
Smoke a cigarette :
The dangers of cigarettes are no longer a mystery to anyone, especially if taken in the morning on an empty stomach or after a meal. Indeed, several scientific studies have shown that smoking a cigarette just after eating would be tantamount to taking 10 cigarettes in normal times. This is due to the fact that the nicotine it contains mixes with the oxygen present in the blood and thus passes into the digestive system, increasing the risk of cancer. For people who can not stop smoking, they must at least wait 1:30 after the meal before smoking.
Drink tea :
It is true that tea is a drink that is full of virtues for health. However, it is advisable not to consume it just after a meal, because the tannins it contains inhibit certain digestive enzymes, which impedes the digestion process, and also complicates the absorption of iron, which can translate into the long by anemia. This disease, due to iron deficiency, manifests itself in several symptoms, such as lack of appetite, pale skin, cold hands and feet, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, etc.