Doctor Natalya Lazurenko: if food is washed down with cold water, it leads to indigestion.
Nutritionist Lazurenko advised not to drink food with low temperature liquid . In an interview, the medic stated that it was “categorically prohibited”.
The specialist explained that the digestive process is characterized by a more active blood supply and an increase in temperature inside the gastrointestinal tract. Cold moisture consumed at such a moment lowers the temperature, which adversely affects the breakdown of food and the absorption of nutrients by the body.
“After food enters the stomach and intestines, increased blood supply begins inside, which helps to digest food. Ice water blunts these processes, so food won't be digested and broken down into enzymes the way it should be.”
Natalya Lazurenko added that it is especially harmful to drink cold drinks with meals for those who already have gastrointestinal diseases – for example, gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome or other chronic disorders.
Also, talking with Evening Moscow, the specialist noted that it is better not to drink food in the form of coffee, juices, smoothies. In this case, in addition to the nutrients already received in the food, the body will receive an extra portion of carbohydrates.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote about which drinks lead to blood clots and blood clots.
Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Natalia Lazurenko healthy lifestyle dietitian, endocrinologist, therapist