Food is the integral part of our life. Every meal of day is very important for us. Many people develop bad food habits due to their working schedules. And yes, I know that isn’t the wisest thing to do after I’ve stuffed my belly to the brim with food, but I’m not alone. There are some pretty bad habits that people have gotten into after eating a meal, and while I’m part of the group, these habits should ultimately be broken.
# Smoking is Big NOSmoking is bad enough, but after a meal, it’s ten times the killer. Yep, that’s right! Cigarettes contain at least sixty carcinogens (which, by the way, cause cancer). So, cigarettes are bad for you after meals, and before meals, and in the office hours, and after or before that… well, in short, they are bad for you all the time. My suggestion, steer clear of them. As simple as that!
# No fruitsFruits are recommended by almost everyone, be it some expert dietician, or just some inexperienced house-wife. But few of them know that fruits just after any meal can be harmful, and thus neglect to mention it to you. Fruits are the easiest to digest, and just take 20 minutes to travel from your stomach to intestines, where they are finally digested.
# No teaOr coffee. They both have their benefits when consumed in a limited or moderate amount. Obviously, excess of anything is harmful. It is suggested by most nutritionists that tea should be consumed at least one hour after any meal.
# Do not batheWaiting 30 minutes after a meal in order to take a shower is the best suggestion one could give on this topic. Digestion needs a lot of energy and blood flow in our body. But when we take a warm water shower, blood flows towards your skin to release off the heat, thus making it difficult to digest.
# Loosening the beltWell, most people suggest that you don’t do this after a meal, don’t loosen the belt. Well, it is bad, not for your intestines or stomach; it’s just a sign that you’ve eaten a lot more than was necessary, which in short, is bad.
# Brushing Your TeethYou should know, however, that brushing your teeth after eating can sometimes affect your tooth enamel. If you've consumed anything acidic, you should avoid brushing your teeth for at least 30 minutes. Foods containing citric acid, like oranges, grapefruits and lemons, weaken tooth enamel. Brushing too soon after eating them can damage the enamel in its weakened state.