Question 1

is it bad for you to drink water during meals? are there any studies that prove this is true?

Accepted Answer

No: It is not bad to drink water with meals. If anything water is one of the best things to drink with a meal. The only way drinking water would be bad with a meal is if you are drinking far too much such as over 3 -4 quarts a day depending on activity. This might cause you to lose too much sodium. Otherwise it is a good idea to some drink water with all your meals.

Question 2

does our stomach get fat/inflated faster if we drink water during meals? should we take water before, after or during meals for best health results?

Accepted Answer

See below : Drinking liquids with meals has no health benefits. Drinking liquids with meals can cause more air swallowing which can cause bloating. This is not harmful. This will not increase your abdominal fat. It is possible drinking water with meals may make you feel full sooner and perhaps make you eat less.

Question 3

does our stomach bloat when we drink water during meals? should we take water before, after or during meals? kindly advice

Accepted Answer

Stomach emptying...: ...For most is 1-2 hours after liquid, 3-6 hours after solids are ingested. Carbohydrates, proteins, small frequent meals exit faster than fats &/or large meals. Medications, diabetes, neuropathies, some infections can alter stomach emptying as can mechanical delays due to stenosis & scarring of the pylorus, gallbladder disease, small bowel pathology.Get checked if post-prandial bloating persists.

Question 4

my son is 2.5 y.o he drinks a lot of water,during meals and even at night he wakes up to drink water. is it wrong should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Depends: I would first try to quantify how much water exactly your son drinks and take that to your doctor with recording of how many times he urinates also. Your doctor can decide if testing the urine is needed
Certain medicines dry the mouth and make people thirsty - especially antihistamines 
Also may not drink as much in certain environments

Question 5

during meals, is it better to eat and drink water at the same time or drink water after eating?

Accepted Answer

Either is OK: Drinking water with or without food is OK. JUst take time to swallow

Question 6

does drinking water before every meal help you lose weight?

Accepted Answer

For some it might: As consuming liquids prior to eating might help with some degree of appetite suppression by making you feel full but not likely by very much.

Question 7

i'm overweight and i work at a fast food place, and get exercise constantly. i don't eat often and always drink water. how do i lose weight?

Accepted Answer

DIET and exercise!: The rule is diet and exercise.  But you may have an undiagnosed health issue.  Or it may be what you believe to be "not eating often" and your level of exercise  may not be a realistic observation. Get a medical checkup and if everything is ok, seek a nutritionist who can help you find a  balanced healthy diet .. Then watch the pounds shed away.

Question 8

i want to lose weight with lemons-detox in 7 days.just eat vegetables and drink water.is this possible ? cause i want to lose weight badly :(!

Accepted Answer

Not a great idea: Im a bigger fan of the South Beach Diet http://www.Southbeachdiet.Com/ and the slow carb diet http://fourhourworkweek.Com/2012/07/12/how-to-lose-100-pounds/
what you describe sounds like it might work in the short term, but won't get sustained, large amounts of weight off of you (more than 10 pounds).  I have successfully used the sbd, and currently on the scd, with good results.

Question 9

can drinking only water with my meals help me lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If compared to diet sodas, regular sodas, alcohol or other beverages that contain calories.

Question 10

is it bad to just eat almonds, drink water  and exercise for an hour? will i lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: Almonds are a great source of protein but they are not an adequate diet to eat alone. You need also fats and carbs in your diet. It is best to eat a balanced diet including fresh fruits ad vegetables and a lean protein source (like almonds). Also you list under conditions pregnancy. If that is true then you really must eat more than almonds and also take a prenatal vitamin.

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Does our stomach get fat/inflated faster if we drink water during meals? should we take water before, after or during meals for best health results?

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Does our stomach bloat when we drink water during meals? should we take water before, after or during meals? kindly advice

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My son is 2.5 y.o he drinks a lot of water,during meals and even at night he wakes up to drink water. is it wrong should i worry?

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During meals, is it better to eat and drink water at the same time or drink water after eating?

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Does drinking water before every meal help you lose weight?

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I'm overweight and i work at a fast food place, and get exercise constantly. i don't eat often and always drink water. how do i lose weight?

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I want to lose weight with lemons-detox in 7 days.just eat vegetables and drink water.is this possible ? cause i want to lose weight badly :(!

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Can drinking only water with my meals help me lose weight?

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Is it bad to just eat almonds, drink water and exercise for an hour? will i lose weight?

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