Things you should not do after eating a full meal

Things you should not do after eating a full meal

Five things you should not do after having a full meal - you won't believe what it is!

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Is there anything nicer than a nap after a full meal? We don't think so! However, that is not a very healthy habit to have. 

Here are a few things that you should never do after a full meal.

1. No sleeping - The meal has not digested and you will not feel relaxed after a nap. 

2. No smoking - Smoking after a full meal is equivalent to 10 cigarettes. 

3. No bathing - Bathing after a meal delays digestion. The blood around the stomach flows to other parts of the body during a shower instead of helping with digestion.

4. No fruits - Eat fruits first and then the meal. Fruits digest at different speeds. 

5. No tea- Tea leaves are acidic and will affect the digestion process. Avoid tea one hour before and after meals.

What do you do straight after you've eaten?

Let Martin Bester know in the comment section below. 

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