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Wellness oi-Iram Saturday, August 8, 2015, 15:05 [IST] Do you know that your weight gain may be due to some habits you are addicted of doing especially after meals? These habits may affect

your rate of metabolism and digestion as well. They can also be harmful for your health. WHAT TO DO AFTER A HEAVY MEAL? Proper diet is also an important factor to determine your health and

well being. It is better to have a light and healthy meal to avoid putting on weight. After having food, the calories we consume can easily be stored as fat if we don't avoid some

habits. There are some healthy habits also that you can have after having meals. A healthy and light meals is important for a better, sound and healthy life. Heavy meals can make you obese,

lazy and your digestive system will not work properly on the longer run. STOMACH PAIN AFTER EATING You must avoid fruit and vegetable salad immediately after meals. Here are some habits that

you commonly do after meals. Avoid these habits as they make you fat. Have a look. TAKING A NAP Sleeping immediately after taking food slows down the process of digestion leading to

bloating. It is also one of the important factor that causes weight gain. You must wait for two hours after having food and then have a nap if you really want to sleep. BEING LAZY It is a

common habit to sit and relax after having meals. This will make you gain weight. A Short walk for 15 to 20 minutes after having food increases metabolism. This also helps in digestion and

prevents bloating. LOOSENING OF THE BELT This may loosen your abdomen muscles causing a bigger tummy that bulges out. After having heavy meal, we always need to loosen the belt and this

should be avoided TAKING A BATH Bathing after dinner slows down the process of digestion and metabolism. It slows the blood flow towards the stomach and decreases the body temperature. Both

of these can slow the process of digestion. SMOKING Most people have the habit of smoking just after meals. Although smoking is not good at any time,it is more harmful after having meals.

Smoking may cause acidity, heart burn and even weight gain after a meal. HEAVY EXERCISE This may raise your blood pressure and body temperature. It may also lead to stomach pain and cramps.

HAVING FRUITS Our stomach can not digest fruits immediately after meals. They will decompose in your stomach as their digestion will be slow. Have fruits one hour before your heavy meals.

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