Should you avoid drinking water during meals? Maybe you’ve heard of this idea before, maybe not, but it is certainly a fair question from one of our listeners, and one that we get right into answering on today’s episode. In this episode, we address two important aspects to consider when asking yourself this question: how much water is already included in most of our whole foods, and how powerful our gut actually is when it comes to absorbing nutrients. Lastly, we look at what might be the most important takeaway from this whole topic, that it’s not just WHAT you eat and drink that affects your overall health, but also HOW you eat and drink; how you can drink your food and eat your water daily in a way that your gut will love you for.
Timestamps
Does drinking water while eating affect how we absorb nutrients? (1:07)
What is most of our food largely made up of? Water! (2:53)
Pro tips for consuming smoothies (4:05)
Give your gut credit where credit is due (6:13)
It’s not just WHAT you eat/drink, but HOW you eat/drink (9:35)
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