Drinking Water during Meal
By Raj
@Butterfingers (66585)
India
September 7, 2021 5:04am CST
We all know that we are not supposed to drink water during the meal unless it's urgent and it's recommended to drink water at least 30 minutes after the meal and 30 minutes before the meal meaning we shouldn't drink water just before to start the meal as it may not help us to eat the required quantity but some do like to drink water before meal so they will eat less and it will help them in weight lose.
I try hard to not to drink water during meal but since I eat spicy dishes I do need to drink water during meal too.
Do you drink water during meal or avoid it and drink only after 30 minutes of taking the meal?
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@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
7 Sep 21
During the meal will make him eat less and may make his stomach heavy
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@Vree0937 (3879)
• Indonesia
7 Sep 21
@Butterfingers actually thats my plan. He love eat so much.. that he weight 25kg for 5 yo. I dont want him to be obese
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
7 Sep 21
I don`t drink during meal not unless I accidentally ate a spicy food. It is one of the reason why I don`t eat spicy because I don`t like to drink water when eating 
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@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
7 Sep 21
That's a good thing and you are following it well
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
7 Sep 21
@Butterfingers I don`t feel good when I drink water during meal
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@freelancermariagrace (27219)
• Philippines
8 Sep 21
I drink water during the meal
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@angelitovillegas (1215)
• Angeles City, Philippines
7 Sep 21
I don't think drinking water during the meals can interfer with the absorption of nutrients. There were no studies or evidence that it can lead to serious health problem. The fact that water helps in metabolism and good digestion.
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@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
8 Sep 21
That's fine if you believe that, I try to avoid while having meal
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@angelitovillegas (1215)
• Angeles City, Philippines
8 Sep 21
@Butterfingers Maybe no to avoid drinking water during meals, but we should drink water in moderation, if your suggesting it will make your stomach heavy, and you'll easily get full may eat less. But again base on facts and studies, drinking water helps in metabolism and good digestion.
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@ThatDisha (4010)
• India
7 Sep 21
I avoid drinking water 30 mins before and after meals and during too unless i ate something spicy
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@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
14 Sep 21
Yes me too but even when I know it's not good I still take it but need to avoid
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@Marilynda1225 (79590)
• United States
7 Sep 21
I always drink water during my meal. I don't think I could get through a meal without some water.
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@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
8 Sep 21
That's ok although it's recommended to not drink during meal
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@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
8 Sep 21
Nothing wrong just that it's not considered as a good habit
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
7 Sep 21
You know what, I drink water during meal or as needed. Water burns fat, so, and fills you, so I eat less, good for I'm watching my weight.
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
10 Sep 21
@Butterfingers
Ok. This summer, so warm, I've been drinking more water.
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@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
8 Sep 21
That's fine but most say we shouldn't drink during the meal nor at the start or completion and try to have a gap of 30 mins
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@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
8 Sep 21
That's good, just that we need to control during the meal
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@florelway (23092)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
10 Sep 21
Been drinking water after meal and make sure there's a ready glass of water or any beverage during the meal.
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@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
12 Sep 21
I'm drinking too but ideally we shouldn't
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@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
7 Sep 21
My mom always asked us not to drink water during the meal as she worried if we drink too much water, we couldn't finish the meal. So I have this habit of not drinking water during the meal, but I always drink water after meal.
I don't stop my kids if they want to drink water during meal. They will just drink if they need to.
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@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
8 Sep 21
I do drink too but it was recommended to not drink during meal and only drink after 30 mins of meal
@allknowing (130067)
• India
7 Sep 21
We are brought up eating without water arouind.
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@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
8 Sep 21
yes and this does help in keeping us in better shape
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
7 Sep 21
I don’t follow that rule. I would sometimes drink water before meal. No specific time followed but i hardly drink water during meal.
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@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
8 Sep 21
That's fine, I drink too but I try to avoid during meal but sometimes cannot help it
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@Letranknight2015 (51495)
• Philippines
7 Sep 21
I never heard of that rule before.
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@kobesbuddy (74419)
• East Tawas, Michigan
7 Sep 21
I seldom drink water, unless I'm thirsty. With meals I always include coffee, not water.
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