Drinking hot/warm water during and after a meal.
Discussion
Does anyone on PH do this?
I think it's an Asian thing as my friend is Vietnamese and thinks us westerners are weird for not doing it.
I've read various articles on tinternet and they basically say drinking cold drinks during or after meals solidifies the fats in your guts and can increase the risk of cancer quite significantly - especially if you have a high fat diet.
That sort of makes sense.
So, anyone?
I think it's an Asian thing as my friend is Vietnamese and thinks us westerners are weird for not doing it.
I've read various articles on tinternet and they basically say drinking cold drinks during or after meals solidifies the fats in your guts and can increase the risk of cancer quite significantly - especially if you have a high fat diet.
That sort of makes sense.
So, anyone?
I live in Singapore - very common to drink warm water during the meal out here ( though hadn't hears that explanation - which could be reasonable)
...must say that locals out here generally seem a lot healthier than the UK (FAR fewer overweight people - and alcohol consumption is a lot less. )
...must say that locals out here generally seem a lot healthier than the UK (FAR fewer overweight people - and alcohol consumption is a lot less. )
I was at a wedding yesterday (working, not a guest) and the mum (Japanese, caucasian husband) of the bride was at least 50yo and looked really healthy and young. The photographer was Vietnamese and was 43yo but looked 25yo and we were both talking about this subject. (on a related not the bride was wearing a Comono, or "Comodo" as my mate said, and was very fit!)
I know they've got a better diet than us wide eyes but they laughed when I asked why they drink hot water!
Maybe it's their little secret!?
I know they've got a better diet than us wide eyes but they laughed when I asked why they drink hot water!
Maybe it's their little secret!?
i doubt drinking a little bit of cold water would be sufficient to cool you down that much on the inside. besides, fat isn't broken down in the stomach anyway so it's not really touched until a few hours after your meal anyways.
i suspect it's because they eat healthier and live a healthier lifestyle rather than drink water that is a few degrees warmer to be honest.
i suspect it's because they eat healthier and live a healthier lifestyle rather than drink water that is a few degrees warmer to be honest.
OP not convinced that that is true as fats are broken down elsewhere. It you drink a pint of iced water after a meal, you'll certainly slow down the rate of digestion in the stomach as the stomach will take time to warm up again.
Certain foods and liquids will assist in the breaking down of foods. Papaya is one that does such a task (meat tenderiser).
Teas in general (green teas especially, black teas less so) have been drunk for centuries by many cultures in the belief that they are either 'digestives' or they provide some other health benefit. Green tea has been clinicla proven to offer benefit. Interestingly enough, countries in the Middle East for example that are prolific tea drinkers, do have a reduced rate of certain cancers (but how much of that is down to diet itself with lots of veggies and grilled meats). But also have an increased rate of other cancers, including those related to the upper digestive tract, put down in part to the love of drinking scalding hot tea.
Swings and roundabouts perhaps.
If you look at the diets of the far and middle east, you will note that they are radically different to our own. There is also a school of thought that tends towards the belief that optimum health is maintained at just about, or slightly under optimal calorie intake. A bit like a plant then in that respect... we perform best under slight distress. Again, more food for thought (so to speak).
Certain foods and liquids will assist in the breaking down of foods. Papaya is one that does such a task (meat tenderiser).
Teas in general (green teas especially, black teas less so) have been drunk for centuries by many cultures in the belief that they are either 'digestives' or they provide some other health benefit. Green tea has been clinicla proven to offer benefit. Interestingly enough, countries in the Middle East for example that are prolific tea drinkers, do have a reduced rate of certain cancers (but how much of that is down to diet itself with lots of veggies and grilled meats). But also have an increased rate of other cancers, including those related to the upper digestive tract, put down in part to the love of drinking scalding hot tea.
Swings and roundabouts perhaps.
If you look at the diets of the far and middle east, you will note that they are radically different to our own. There is also a school of thought that tends towards the belief that optimum health is maintained at just about, or slightly under optimal calorie intake. A bit like a plant then in that respect... we perform best under slight distress. Again, more food for thought (so to speak).
RemainAllHoof said:
drivin_me_nuts said:
There is also a school of thought that tends towards the belief that optimum health is maintained at just about, or slightly under optimal calorie intake.
Interesting comments, DMN, particularly the above. Any reliable source for this?http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/09/07092...
There are other papers around that indicate similar at a cellular level slight distress could be beneficial. But as I said, it's a school of thought at the moment. I'm not sure if there is any 'hard proof' within people.
drivin_me_nuts said:
This is the first one that comes to mind. TBO, I haven't searched for the paper itself.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/09/07092...
There are other papers around that indicate similar at a cellular level slight distress could be beneficial. But as I said, it's a school of thought at the moment. I'm not sure if there is any 'hard proof' within people.
Thanks. Very interesting! Will be keeping an eye out for more info on this.http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/09/07092...
There are other papers around that indicate similar at a cellular level slight distress could be beneficial. But as I said, it's a school of thought at the moment. I'm not sure if there is any 'hard proof' within people.
redtwin said:
Sounds like you made soup, but not in a pot, in your belly.
Science bods that study that sort of thing suggest that soup will keep you feeling full longer than a solid meal even though both meals contain the same calories/ingredients.
.. possibly to do with the acid dilution due to the water.Science bods that study that sort of thing suggest that soup will keep you feeling full longer than a solid meal even though both meals contain the same calories/ingredients.
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