Why no drinking while eating?

[Ihave6kids 29]

I know I read an article a few weeks ago why we shouldn't drink while eating but can't find it. Can anyone help?:thumbup:

[coops 1,790]

Hiya Julie...

I read a similar article, sorry don't have a link but from but from what I can remember the main reason given was to stay full longer. The example they gave was a sink... if you pour Water down a since it just simply runs through... if you put mushed (chewed) food down a drain it will just sit there... then, if you add water the mush will go down quicker! So, I think that what it was trying to say is to stay fuller longer, don't drink and let the food slowly empty out of the tiny tummy...

Does that make sense?

[pnw218 14]

And - you will get full faster without getting the Protein and nutrients you need if you drink too soon before eating or while eating.

I do take sips with my food, some things just need a little liquid to get it down : )

White meat chicken, beef (steak or roast), melted cheese ... those types of things don't go down well for me at all - even with a little liquid. If that is my only choice of something to eat, I take small bites and eat slowly.

[thisislou 13]

My doctor told me a bit of a different story. He also said it is like a sink - but a sink that is full and "clogged" after eating. By drinking it just adds to the stomach where nowhere to go but up... and I have had that feeling.

Lou