5 common things to do right after a meal that seem good but 'drain' your life

Many habits that you think are harmless and should be done right after a meal are actually harmful to your body. Below are 5 common things you should avoid doing right after a meal.

Bad habits will affect your health and longevity. (Source: Aboluowang)

Brush one's teeth

Many people have the habit of brushing their teeth immediately after eating to clean their mouths. However, according to dentists, you should wait about 30 minutes before brushing your teeth. After eating, tooth enamel becomes weaker and softer, brushing your teeth immediately after a meal will damage the tooth enamel, easily causing oral diseases.

Lie down and rest

Eating too much puts a strain on your stomach, making you feel tired and want to lie down right after a meal to make your stomach feel better. However, this can increase the risk of acid reflux, irritate the esophagus and stomach, and over time can cause digestive problems.

Drink plenty of water

Some people like to drink a lot of water after meals, they think this can help clean the stomach and promote digestion.

Drinking a little water will help digestion, but drinking too much water after a meal will dilute gastric juice, affecting digestion and causing indigestion in the long run.

Take a shower

Bathing immediately after a meal increases blood flow to the hands and feet but reduces blood flow to the digestive tract. This weakens the digestive function of the digestive tract. The best time to take a bath is 1 hour after eating or longer if you have eaten too much.

Walk

Walking immediately after a meal will affect the digestive and absorption processes of the digestive tract due to excessive movement. Especially in the elderly, it can cause heart failure, arteriosclerosis and blood pressure reflex regulation dysfunction. You should rest for 30 minutes after a meal and then continue your activities after the food is digested.

Thu Hien (Source: Aboluowang)

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