Is it better to drink water before , after or within meal?
By vine88
@vine88 (1031)
India
26 responses
@cloud31 (5809)
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4 Mar 10
I prefer to drink water before meal, i drink plenty of water to make myself full and avoid consuming too much.Water make me feel full so i am not worry about taking in more carbs because water already fills in my hunger and that's a good way to weight management .I also drink water after meal.
Happy mylotting!!
@cloud31 (5809)
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15 Mar 10
Water is not to avoid hunger vine its keeps you feel full to avoid taking in more foods and carbs resulting in gaining weight,,,So water is the first thing I intake before any meal because it can avoid me to eat more,so its essential to drink water if you want to keep your self fit.Water never let you gain weight unless you're bloated kinda water retention, but water retention can be release by taking in some food rich in potassium(banana)etc can absorb water retention from our body..In your question about what water can give us,it can release toxin and waste from our body, that can cause some unwanted results.So its advisable to drink at least 6-9 glasses of water everyday to keep you away from dehydration and keep your water supplies reach its minimum capacity.
Happy mLotting friend!
@raj_ka (431)
• India
11 Mar 10
hi Vine,
I heard that drinking water before meal is not a good habit as it washes away all the necessary Digestive acid. I think you know the digestion process in human body..MAny people think that drinking water before meal kills hunger and we can eat less. But they dont know this thing...Actually i prefer to drink in the morning after washing my teeth...after having meal i take two to three sips or sometimes a glass full of water. It is useful to clean your teeth too... :)
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
10 Mar 10
Hi vine,
Actually there is a difference of opinion of drinking water before, in between or after meals. I am really confused with different information and my habit is drinking water after the meal. I never drink water in between meals or before meals. 
Actually there is a difference of opinion of drinking water before, in between or after meals. I am really confused with different information and my habit is drinking water after the meal. I never drink water in between meals or before meals. 
@Detrox93 (106)
• United States
10 Mar 10
I always drink water before a meal, because I want to get rid of any past meal tastes before I eat my next. I never drink anything during the meal, unless it is coffee and doughnuts, because I don't like the watered out taste of food, unless it is bad tasting. If I like the food, and it isn't filled with garlic or onion, then I will often not drink water, but if I don't have a tooth brush and I ate something with bad breathe ingredients, then I will drink water to minimize the effects of bad breath.
@Suprokash (48)
• Cyprus
10 Mar 10
I drink water while I continue eating. And also I drink water before & after meal.
@remusmanea (80)
• Romania
10 Mar 10
I have heard that drinking water before eating is not good, because the food doesn't get digested right, si water should be drunk after eating. But I have a problem, I can't eat unless I drink a glass of water. I am always thirsty before I eat, and I believe that this is what keeps me really thin.
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
4 Mar 10
I try to drink at least 2 litres water a day. I find it beneficial to keep my internal system clean. I drink a glass of water in the morning and always keep a bottle of water beside me while eating. It helps me digest my food better. I do drink during and after the meal.
@BlueAngelRS (2899)
• Canada
7 Mar 10
I usually drink a glass of water before I eat a big meal so I'm not over eating....I've been struggling with weight for along time and I find that helps me not over eat....I will sip at water sometimes during my meals I try to drink lots of water as it's good for you...
@EnslinPorter (1718)
• Philippines
15 Mar 10
I usually drink water after meals. I don't usually drink in between. However, for those who are interested in maintaining a diet and to stop oneself from eating too much, it is advisable to drink water before eating meals in order to feel "stuffed" already.
@BlueAngelRS (2899)
• Canada
7 Mar 10
Oh wow I didn't know that I will have to try that I drink water sometimes right before I eat to help with hunger issues and weight issues...
@tdiamond33 (330)
• Canada
4 Mar 10
About 6 years ago I use to weigh 250lbs. I felt miserable. I have to say, now I feel great having lost all that weight and I owe most of it to water. I personally drink up to 6 glasses a day. I learned throughout the years that water is very important to the human body. It's main role is to keep the body hydrated, moving particles through the body faster and help remove any obtained water in the body. The thing is that you have to get into the habit of drinking at least 5 to 8 glasses every day. Even with your meal. I drink water right after my meal and also within the meal.
@Dumpertaker (1187)
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4 Mar 10
Me personally, I have a glass of water that I will drink during the meal, sometimes helps the meal go down better!
@youless (112586)
• Guangzhou, China
4 Mar 10
I have heard that drinking water before the meal will make you lose the weight. On the contrary, drinking water after the meal will make you gain the weight. I am not sure whether it is true or not. I like to drink water after meal but my weight is still the same.
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@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
4 Mar 10
one can drink water anytime. before and after, even while eating. drinking water before a meal dramatically lessens your food intake. drinking it while eating helps in pushing the food. and drinking water after a meal, washes the food that lines up our system from the mouth down to the stomach. normally, however, people prefer to gulp their water after a meal.
@yoursjannat (839)
• India
4 Mar 10
Doctor's prescription
Drink water after half an hour of taking meal.
Prescription of them who drink water at the time of meal
Drink water while taking meal so that the the throat is always wet
Prescription of them who drink water before meal
Drink water before meal so that the meal becomes more digestible.
My prescription
Follow the doctor's prescription due to the fact that they've spend a lot of time regarding the digestive system.According to them acid secrets from the stomach at the time of digestion and if some takes water during the time of digestion the stomach will be full of acid and the action of acid will be reduced due to dilution,i.e,it will take more time to digest.Hence,no water during half an hour before and after meal.
@rajputsushil (80)
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4 Mar 10
i will prefer drink while having meal....it is not posible to have after meal...well proper time is after meal..but i didnt see any difference
@phungminhthu (176)
• Singapore
4 Mar 10
well,for me,drinking water within meal is like a habit to me and it's hard to change! i would like to have some cold drink in my breakfast,my lunch,dinner
and whenever i eat something
