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Should we drink water before or while or after having our meals?
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WATER: Water and water.
Answered 9/14/2012
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Does not matter: Does not matter, so long as you take in adequate fluids overall.
Answered 11/28/2012
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It's good to drink: Water is actually very good to drink after meals because it helps flush out food particles and it can also dilute an acidic environment.
Answered 8/24/2013
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