4 Things You Can’t Do After Eating, One Of Which Is Drinking Tea

JAKARTA – Many people experience health problems after eating. This is because they do not know that there are some things that should not be done after eating.

One of them is sleeping. After eating, many people feel sleepy and are tempted to use it as an excuse to take a nap.

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Some others may smoke after eating. However, quoted by yo1, all of these habits cause more harm than good and should be avoided after a big meal.

Activities You Should Not Do After Eating

1. Sleep
After a big meal, you usually feel lethargic. However, taking a nap after eating is not a good idea. This habit is known to cause indigestion and increase the risk of obesity and heart disease. The best practice is to sleep at least 2-3 hours after eating.

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Taking a shower after a heavy meal is also not an option. This can cause health problems. Taking a shower can disrupt the digestive process and divert blood flow from the digestive tract to other parts of the body. This makes it difficult for the body to digest the food you consume. What you can do is wait, at least 30 minutes after eating before taking a shower.

3. Drink Tea
If you love drinking a cup of tea with or after your meal, you should stop. Tea leaves are known to be acidic and drinking tea after meals can hamper the digestive process. The acid in tea tends to harden the protein content in your food, making it harder for your body to digest it. Health experts advise against drinking tea an hour before and after meals.

4. Smoking
Smoking is detrimental to long-term health. People who are used to smoking after eating need to know that the tobacco in cigarettes can block the absorption of vitamins and minerals from the food consumed. The best option is to stop smoking altogether. However, if this is difficult to do, avoid smoking, at least 20 minutes after the last meal.

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