Many factors affect our health. That we can not control may only genetic and age. However, we can make a change in lifestyle. Lifestyle is very important because how we live make choices and these choices decide how healthy we are. Habits are an important part of the lifestyle.
Many of us do not habit basically healthy after eating. Doing certain things or eat anything after meals will cause our body reactions that can interfere with digestion and metabolism. But most of us are not aware of these things, and eventually gave birth to the myth.
There are several myths about what not to do after eating. Let's explore what are they.
Do not walk after eating.
Streets after eating is actually not bad at all. In contrast, free time after a meal by walking instead help in digestion of food, weight control, and is very good for people who often face the problem of indigestion or flatulence. But a walk immediately after a meal will make it difficult for the digestive system to absorb nutrients from the food we eat. Preferably, first wait at least 30 minutes to an hour after eating, then the stroll.
Do not smoke.
There is no evidence that smoking after a meal increases the risks associated with smoking. Smoking is harmful to our health at all times. Smoking is one of the deadly carcinogens (substances that cause cancer).
Drinking tea helps digestion.
Drink tea after a meal can interfere with the absorption of non-heme iron (found in plants as opposed to heme iron found in meat) consumed in the diet. Tea contains tannin which can bind iron minerals so that the absorption of red blood cells to iron decreased. If the tea is too close to meal times continuously, then the absorption of iron in the blood will be disturbed. As a result, we become more susceptible to anemia. Instead, drink tea about two hours before or after meals. Also, do not consume tea too thick or excessive amounts. Because, tea contains caffeine which has diuretic properties, which can cause dehydration.
Drinking coffee after a meal.
Coffee contains substances similar to tea, so that its effect was almost the same. However, a decrease in fiber iron from drinking coffee is not for tea. It is recommended, to consume approximately 2 hours before or after a meal. Do not add too much sugar and should be made to dilute it. Diuretic effect is also found in coffee, if consumed too much can lead to dehydration.
Do not get to sleep.
Sleep immediately after eating can cause digestive problems that cause gastro-intestinal problems. Because, after eating the basal metabolic rate increases and decreases sleep immediately that cause digestive problems. Sleep immediately after eating habits will also increase the tendency to become obese. Wait at least 2-3 hours, then go to bed. When sleep, sleep in a position such that the head is slightly higher than the body.
Bath after eating.
Bath immediately after meals will cause digestive problems that will result in the long run, because they interfere with the basal metabolic rate earlier.
Avoid cold water.
Many people believe that cold water can freeze food, especially those containing oils which can cause cancer. In fact, the internal heat of your body quickly cancel the difference in temperature at various foods we ingest before it reaches the intestine.
Eat fruit after a meal.
Some fruits contain natural citric and may cause further reactions due to acid and complex compounds in foods can cause digestive problems. Therefore, you should eat fruits one or two hours before or after meals. It is also intended to avoid spikes in blood sugar levels. When you eat fruits before eating large, we will feel more full so do not go crazy when eating the main course. Consumption of fruits are high in fiber can also help prevent blood sugar go up - down drastically which will make us quickly feel hungry.
Eating pickles.
Eating fruit pickles or pickled vegetables is not prohibited. However, the acid contained in a pickle can increase the risk of gastric inflammation caused by teriritasinya stomach wall. Preferably, this pickle eating shortly after stomach filled. So when acidic substances into the body, the stomach is already protected by the food.
Sweet foods.
Eating sugary foods, such as sweets, can increase blood sugar levels quickly. Glucose satiating effect quickly, but it would be easy to feel hungry again. If eating sweet foods before eating it will make feel hungry faster, and ultimately consume more food. Preferably, eating sweet foods after the main course. Choose sweet foods that contain fiber, in order to increase and decrease blood sugar levels more stable. Also remember, do not be too excessive.
Living a healthy lifestyle and learn to eat healthy is actually easier than we think so far. We do not need to pay extra and not also require expensive equipment.
