Our body absorbs food properly only when it is an upright
position. Lying down after eating will lead to indigestion. You should wait for
at least 2 hours after a meal before you go to your bed.
If you've developed a habit of lying down soon after you eat
your food, you may eventually develop gastro-esophageal reflux disease
(GERD) in which your lower esophagus fails to close off properly after you've
eaten something.
Lying down after eating makes it easier for your stomach
acid to come up, which may cause many digestive issues. Staying upright
after you eat will help prevent the symptoms of GERD.
What Other Things to Avoid After Eating
Lying
down after eating is bad for your health, but there are some other things you
need to avoid after eating.
1.
Sleeping
After
a heavy meal, it's natural to feel a bit sleepy. Beware! If you sleep after
eating, you will end up slowing down your digestive system, which in turn will
cause several health complications.
2. Strenuous Exercise
Even
when you have taken a light meal, you should still avoid working out right
after you've finished eating. Strenuous exercise makes it difficult for your
body to digest your food because it uses some of the body's resources required
for proper digestion.
3.
Eating Fruit
Yes,
eating fruit is healthy, but not after your meal. This is mainly because fruit
digests the fastest as compared to other types of food, so it is more likely to
sit on top of your meal and even ferment there. This will create gas and even
lead to weight gain. Eat fruit at least 3-4 hours after your last meal to
ensure you get maximum benefits without having to worry about bloating, gas,
and other discomfort.
4. Drinking Too Much Water
You may not notice any issues if you sip a
little water with your meals, but you should avoid gulping down a big glass
after eating your meals. It dilutes the digestive juices and makes it difficult
for your stomach to digest food.
5. Taking a Shower
You may have already developed a habit of
taking a shower after eating. Change it because it will eventually lead to
certain digestive system problems. The reason is that your body temperature
increases when you take a shower. This makes your blood to move towards the
surface of your skin, the feet, and the hands. It means it will no longer be
available for digestion. Your digestive system will slow down considerably,
causing gas, bloating, and several other issues.
Tips for Better Digestion
You already know what you should not do
after eating, but you can also add a few routines in your life to improve your
digestion. For instance:
·
Have a well-balanced diet
with food containing probiotics. These
good bacteria live in your gut and help improve your digestive health. Such as
Butter milk , Curd and Yogurt.
·
Develop a habit of eating
slowly. By eating quickly, you will end up swallowing excess air
that will lead to gas and affect the digestive process in many ways.
·
Be sure to provide your
digestive tract with enough fiber. Fiber will help improve
your digestion.
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