Cold water sounds like an ozition on a hot day, but it can cause more damage to your body than benefits. This is why experts advise against it.
When it comes to drinking water, people often have obvious alternatives – some people will use steam -taking mugs, while others cannot live without their icy -wind water. No matter how temperature, water is very important for our health. In addition to hydration, it helps in maintaining glowing skin, supporting proper digestion, and even managing headaches. But have you ever wondered why many health practices urge people to drink hot water instead of cold water? Although it may feel fresh, cold water may not be the best thing for your digestion. How does it affect your body? Let’s know what experts say.
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Why is cold water not good for your digestive system?
Cold water, or in fact, any cold foods such as ice cream and soda are not good for your digestive system because it reduces your fire, which is called digestive fire in Ayurveda.
Why is fire important?
According to Ayurvedic health instructor Dimple Jangra, fire is important to maintain and maintain life as well as important functions such as digestion, metabolism and immunity. There is a warm internal environment in your body – 37*C – which supports life.
What happens in your body when you drink cold water?
1. When you drink cold water or eat cold food, it reduces fire and at the same time, your digestive system becomes weak, causing it to become more dull and slow, causing weight gain, indigestion and inflammation. It gets done.
2. Cold water thinning the stomach acid and bile and interferes with them, which can cause indigestion. In addition, your body has to spend more energy to heat cold fluids in the stomach, which can cause lethargy, fatigue and discomfort.
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What to do instead?
According to Jangda, instead of choosing a cold water option to keep your digestive system happy, include warm water in your daily diet.
1. If you want to drink water during meals, then drink hot water.
2. Keep drinking hot water 30 minutes before and after a meal
3. You can also drink a lot of warm, herbal tea with lemon juice to improve your digestion, metabolism and immunity.
How does hot water benefit your body?
Drinking hot water even if you have a desire to get cold, your body can have many benefits.
1. Prevents constipation
According to consultant nutritionist Rupali Dutta, hot water is great for internal ‘cleaning’ because it controls bowel movements and prevents constipation.
2. Great for shining skin
When you drink warm water, it increases your body temperature and helps to remove toxins. This detoxification is very good for shining skin.
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3. Increases appetite
According to Bangalore -based nutritionist Anju Sood, when you drink warm water, your body has to work hard to reduce the temperature. It helps to start the metabolic system and stimulates appetite.
4. Removes congestion
Hot water and its steam helps to remove congestion and calm the pain in the throat. Drinking it regularly will also prevent the storage of phlegm.
Therefore, select hot water in your routine to keep your digestive system smooth and happy!
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