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- Gulping down water right after a meal could slow down your digestion and spike blood sugar levels. Here’s what to do.
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“Thinking about grabbing a glass of water right after your meal? Nutritionist Karishma Shah on why you might want to wait. Know ideal duration of having water after meals for optimal digestion. (Pexels)
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![Dilutes digestive juices: Sipping water just after eating can dilute the essential stomach acids and enzymes, slowing down your digestion. One should especially avoid gulping large amounts while small sips are fine. (Unsplash)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/20/550x309/drinking-water_1716174550273_1716174550376.jpg)
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Dilutes digestive juices: Sipping water just after eating can dilute the essential stomach acids and enzymes, slowing down your digestion. One should especially avoid gulping large amounts while small sips are fine. (Unsplash)
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![Impairs nutrient absorption: Drinking water immediately after your lunch and dinner can speed up digestion but at the cost of not absorbing vital nutrients effectively. Allow it some time before you have a glass of water. (Shutterstock)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/20/550x309/_6d4fc48a-1277-11e6-a855-9958039a7c6d_1716174625344.jpg)
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Impairs nutrient absorption: Drinking water immediately after your lunch and dinner can speed up digestion but at the cost of not absorbing vital nutrients effectively. Allow it some time before you have a glass of water. (Shutterstock)
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![Avoid drinking water with meals as it dilutes the digestive enzymes present in stomach. Drink water 10 minutes before or after food. (iStock)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/20/550x309/young-woman-drinking-water_37a0007a-48fa-11e6-a5ed-4b8bf40e703f_1716174638793.jpg)
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Avoid drinking water with meals as it dilutes the digestive enzymes present in stomach. Drink water 10 minutes before or after food. (iStock)
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![Affects insulin levels: Some evidence suggests that water right after meals could spike your insulin levels, increasing fat storage. (Unsplash)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/20/550x309/drinking_water_new_1651755937127_1716174660024.jpg)
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Affects insulin levels: Some evidence suggests that water right after meals could spike your insulin levels, increasing fat storage. (Unsplash)
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![For optimal digestion and health, it's best to give yourself a 30-minute pause after eating before reaching for that water bottle. This pause will make sure your digestive health isn't compromised and your body is adequately hydrated. (Pixabay)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/20/550x309/hydration_1639992405709_1716174882281.jpg)
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