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Do We Really Need Rules About Drinking Water With Meals?
You’ve probably heard the rules: don’t drink water with meals, avoid cold drinks, sip carefully or risk poor digestion. But digestion isn’t fragile — it’s adaptive. This article explores what physiology really tells us about drinking water with meals, and why simplicity, trust, and context matter more than rigid rules.
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