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    water while eating?

    i have always thought the you shouldnt drink alot of water with meals because it will make it harder to digest. now some people think you should drink alot of water with meals, and i was wondering which way is the best and why?

    opinions would be great, scientific articles would be even better

    thanks

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    while cutting...HELL YES. it helps me feel fuller. while bulking... why not?

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    "It is not preferable to drink water before right eating, because water dilutes the digestion enzymes, when stomach is in a dire need for this digestive acid after a meal. Water also reduces the appetite. However, you can drink water half an hour before having food. In addition, drinking water while eating will alleviate the concentration of the digestion enzymes, causing indigestion and enlarging the size of stomach."

    just found this statement at digestive-enzymes.net, any other opinions or does anyone disagree?

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    digestion has three phases.
    1. cephalic- when you see or smell food (or even think about it) your stomach is already pumping out HCl
    2. gastric- when there is any food present in the stomach it secretes Ach, gastrin, and other histamines until the ph is around 2, at which poiint negative feedback will stop the secretions.
    3. intestinal- which has nothing to do with enzymes you are talking about but , it is when the duodenum is full and it will tell the stomach to decrease motility and stop filling the intestines for a short time.

    i teach this in at the university. water only adds to the mix and provides natural appetite suppression and a longer feeling of fullness.

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    im not talking about having an 8oz glass of water with your meal, im talking about alot of water, say a quart with each meal. it seems to me that this much water would dilute whatever your stomach produces to breakdown the food. which would make your stomach have to produce more acids and slow down the digestion.

    i appreciate your feedback nova, you are much more educated in this area than me.

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    well i know i wouldn't be able to eat much if i was downing say 2-3 cups of water with my meals. and i wouldn't see it necessary at all.

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    You're right, you should drink water 1/2 hour before you eat. I drink nothing while I'm eating, only after. It's not entirely bad but would be better to practice it....eating and drinking does mess up digestion a little bit, to your stomach it's kinda like having soup every meal every day

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    I try not to drink while eating. I used to have get really bad diarhea everyday as well as acid reflux and bloating for most my life. Finally figuered out if i dont drink while eating it doesnt happen. So for me drinking while eating is not an option anymore.

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    Interesting, I always drink while eating, and often times it's quite a bit (20-30oz), I haven't had an issue with it. I am cutting however and I could see it possibly making it tough to down enough food while bulking. I'm not really sure on the digestion though possibly something to look into.

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    i don't think i could eat without drinking water. eating always makes me thirsty, and nothing like washing your food down with water. i take in ridiculous amounts of water, so i'm always drinking it throughout the day.

    though i can't help with any scientific studies indicating which is better, i do know that if you're thirsty while eating, by all means drink up. not drinking while the thirst mechanism is kicking in can increase cortisol levels, and we all know what that can do to you.

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    I've always had water with meals, never really thought about it that much.

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    There is no studies clearly states that water hinders diegestion when taken with meals. It's important to drink enough water but not necessarily at meal time. The stomach needs water to digest foods this is without doubt, but it draws in what it needs from the rest of the body, temporarily. Also, everything you eat contains water, even meats. Fruits and vegetables are upto 90% water. Drinking liquids with meals is a matter of preference, if you prefer it do it, we all need water.
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    I drink when I am thirsty, meals or not.

    I don't need scientific studies for that, nor would I spend time looking for such a thing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SwoleCat
    I drink when I am thirsty, meals or not.

    I don't need scientific studies for that, nor would I spend time looking for such a thing.

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    well i was wondering about blinking? i mean if i blink less, it will conserve more energy for my workouts, right? oh, and what about breathing? if i breathe more, will it help my gains? more breathing will mean more oxygen for my muscles. if anyone has any scientific studies on the blinking and breathing, i'd appreciate it.

    i agree swole. some people look way too into things. if you're thirsty, you need to drink up, regardless of when. simple as that.

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    this is new to me I always drink like 40, ounces water with each meal especially when cutting.

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    Way too technical IMO.

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    I always drink water with meals. Ever see the asian kid that holds the record for eating, he weighs 130lbs and eats 30 hot dogs in a sitting. He also drinks water so maybe its a good idea, especially if you've gotta crap out 30 hot dogs! lol

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    That little Japper drinks water to keep his throat slick and wash them dogs down so he doesn't choke....certainly not for health reasons

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    Quote Originally Posted by taiotosh7
    You're right, you should drink water 1/2 hour before you eat. I drink nothing while I'm eating, only after. It's not entirely bad but would be better to practice it....eating and drinking does mess up digestion a little bit, to your stomach it's kinda like having soup every meal every day
    I would also recommend drinking after eating... not drinking with your meal forces you to chew your food properly and allows for food to move down your digestive tract naturally...

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    So I'm reading this as I'm eating a chicken breast and peanut butter. No way to not drink water without choking to death.

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    Quote Originally Posted by speak
    So I'm reading this as I'm eating a chicken breast and peanut butter. No way to not drink water without choking to death.

    chew your food more

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    I usually drink before, then after each meal, because if I start drinking while eating, I get bloated quickly, and have a hard time finishing my meal.

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    Quote Originally Posted by taiotosh7
    chew your food more

    hmmm, chew the peanut butter more? I'll give that a shot

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    Quote Originally Posted by speak
    hmmm, chew the peanut butter more? I'll give that a shot

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    i chew my natural peanut butter like crazy...when i can have it. i hardly ever use water when i'm eating it because i love to enjoy the texture and taste.

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    There was a thread on this that I read long ago...

    the search function may help the original poster find the thread, it was good info.

    I however drink A LOT of water with every meal. It is simply a necessity, as I use it to wash down my bland, dry food (seeing as I can't cook worth a damn).

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