7 Dangerous Things to Avoid Right After Eating
Junaid Tahir
7 Dangerous Things to Avoid Right After Eating
**1. **Sleeping Immediately
Lying down after a meal can cause acid reflux, indigestion, and bloating. The digestive system needs time to process the food while the body is upright.
**2. **Drinking Tea or Coffee
Tea contains tannins and coffee contains caffeine — both can interfere with iron absorption and slow digestion. Drinking them right after meals can also cause acidity.
**3. Taking a Bath
Showering increases blood flow to the skin and limbs, reducing blood flow in the stomach, which weakens digestion and may cause stomach discomfort.
**4. Eating Fruits Right After the Meal
Fruits digest very quickly. When eaten immediately after a heavy meal, they ferment in the stomach, causing gas, acidity, and bloating. It’s better to eat fruits 1–2 hours before or after meals.
**5. Smoking
Smoking after a meal greatly increases absorption of nicotine and harmful chemicals. It is said to be 10 times more harmful than smoking at other times.
**6. Drinking Excessive Water
Drinking too much water right after food dilutes stomach acids and slows digestion, causing bloating and heaviness.
**7. Strenuous Exercise
Running, gym workout, or heavy activity right after eating can cause cramps, vomiting, and indigestion. Mild walking is okay, but avoid intense movement for at least 45 minutes.
