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Do We Really Need Rules About Drinking Water With Meals?
gut health, digestive health, diet culture Nicola Moore gut health, digestive health, diet culture Nicola Moore

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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