Drinking warm water with meals

[Dianah194]

Did you know that the Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their meals, not cold water? Maybe it’s time we adopt their drinking habits while eating. Although it’s nice to have a cold drink after a meal, however, the cold water will solidify the oily substances in foods that we eat. It will slow down the digestion. Once this “sludge” reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food, it lines the intestine. Very soon it turns into fats and lead to cancer and other problems. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.

[armywife1314]

This is ridiculous, not only is it false but its not supported by any medical facts. This website helps explain it all in TRUTH.

Urban Legends Reference Pages: Drinking Cold Water Causes Cancer

[CHEF GIRL]

That's something I didn't know, I am pretty much overweight (in my eyes) and maybe that might help all my food go down faster, plus I love hot drinks

[luv_2_laugh]

It sure makes alot of sense as to why most asians are not overweight. Your right maybe we should take up there drinking habits. Tea is good for you anyway! I am so use to having a cold drink after meals but I could definitely adapt to drinking hot tea. Especially if it will help my tummy slim down.

[armywife1314]

The reason asians are slimmer is because of their high protein seafood diet along with rice at EVERY meal. It keeps you fuller longer. as for the healthy part of asians drinking hot drinks the teas that they drink are very rich in antioxidents. When you drink cold or hot drinks before after or during meals no matter what before it reaches your intestines it is body temperature, the colder your drink the more your metabolism speeds up. Not to mention does anyone remember anytime they felt solid icecubes inside their stomach? I don't. For example this is how ridiculous this is, take a cold chocolate candy and put it in your mouth....it melts! Not only is this completely false its not backed by ANY medical logic. Do research before you go changing your habits.