Multiple choice general knowledge

Why is it recommended to not drink water immediately before or after meal?

  1. You will feel less hungry

  2. Because water also adds to the food taken and gets digested, there by delaying the digestion process.

  3. The taste of the food goes down.

  4. none
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Drinking water immediately before or after meals is not recommended because it adds volume to the stomach contents and can dilute digestive enzymes, potentially slowing down the digestion process. This is a common Ayurvedic and digestive health practice. The other options (feeling less hungry, taste) are not the primary reasons for this recommendation.

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