Eating is something that people have to do every day, and how to maintain health after eating is also a topic that many people are concerned about.
Some related health advice is also varied, some say "don't stand after eating, otherwise there is a risk of stomach prolapse", some say "don't sit after eating, otherwise it will induce cardiovascular disease", and some even suggest "you should lie down after eating, which will help digestive health"......
So, which "posture" is better for your health after a meal? Let's take a look.
Which is healthier to sit, stand or lie down after a meal?
Normally, when food reaches the stomach, the esophageal sphincter muscle contracts to narrow the opening that connects it to the gastric jet door, preventing stomach contents from flowing backwards. The food temporarily stored in the stomach will be thoroughly mixed with gastric juice containing hydrochloric acid and pepsin to become chyme. This process, which involves physical and chemical digestion, lays the foundation for food to absorb nutrients in the cells of the small intestine for the body to use.
Therefore, if you lie down immediately after eating, it may cause the stomach to shift in a full state, causing the food in the stomach and gastric acid to reflux into the esophagus through the spray gate, causing heartburn, acid reflux and other discomforts.
As for standing after eating, for thin people, the standing posture can change the center of gravity of the stomach, Xi standing immediately after eating can easily cause stomach prolapse. However, for people with a healthy weight, standing for a period of time after eating is more conducive to promoting blood circulation in the body.
Sitting for a while after a meal is considered a healthier posture. However, it should be noted that sitting for more than half an hour or staying sedentary for a long time should not only affect the digestive function, but also make excessive fat accumulation and increase the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Don't worry about these 4 things after a full meal
1. It is not advisable to drink a large amount of water or strong tea immediately after meals. Doing so can cause food in the stomach to travel to the small intestine before it has been digested, diluting the concentration of gastric juice and weakening digestion, thereby increasing the risk of gastrointestinal diseases. In addition, drinking strong tea will also make gastric juice lighter, and theophylline will inhibit gastric acid secretion and affect normal digestive function.
2. Do not smoke immediately after eating. At this time, the harm of smoking is 10 times greater than usual, which is mainly due to the rapid blood circulation in the digestive tract after eating, and the harmful substances in cigarettes are easily absorbed by the human body in large quantities, which in turn causes damage to the liver, brain and heart vessels.
3. It is not appropriate to take a shower or sauna just after eating. Doing so causes blood vessels in the skin to dilate, increasing blood flow to the skin and muscles, and preventing the stomach from getting enough blood, which in turn affects digestion.
4. It is not advisable to sing. After eating, the capacity of the stomach will increase, the stomach wall will naturally become thinner, and the blood flow will also increase. At this time, singing will cause the diaphragm to move downward, and the pressure in the abdominal area will increase, which can cause indigestion at least and induce gastrointestinal symptoms at worst.
Extended reading: There are 4 kinds of problems after eating, which may be the attack of disease
1. Hiccups: Some people have frequent hiccups in their daily lives, not only after eating, but also before meals. There are various causes of hiccups, which are often related to indigestion, such as chronic gastritis, reflux esophagitis, etc., which may lead to frequent hiccups. In addition, if the hiccups persist for a long time and cannot stop spontaneously, and are accompanied by symptoms such as weight loss and significant loss of appetite, you should be vigilant.
2. Flatulence: People who have flatulence after meals should reduce their intake of indigestible foods, such as beans, etc., and at the same time get rid of the bad eating Xi habits of gobbling up. If flatulence discomfort is severe, it is necessary to consider whether there is chronic gastritis, gastric prolapse and other diseases.
3. Vomiting status: If vomiting occurs frequently after meals, it is recommended to undergo gastroscopy as soon as possible to check for disease factors.
4. Diarrhea problem: diarrhea occurs immediately after a meal, and it is easy to have diarrhea when you usually get cold or improper diet, which may be caused by chronic allergic enteritis. However, if diarrhea occurs after eating spicy, greasy or raw and cold food, some people even have significant abdominal pain, which may be related to intestinal disorders.