Stop drinking about thirty minutes before a meal and wait about one hour after a meal. Food should not be washed down. The more liquid there is taken into the stomach with the meals‚ the more difficult it is for the food to digest for the liquid must first be absorbed. The less we drink with our meals the better. The dryness of our food furnishes the necessary stimulus to the secretion of saliva and of
gastric and intestinal juices. An abundance of liquid in the digestive tract interferes with the action of the secreting glands. It dilutes the secretions and thereby weakens their digestive qualities.
To improve digestion by thickening the lining of the stomach‚ it is recommended to drink 1-2 glasses of tepid water half an hour before each meal.
Avoid Salty Foods
Do not eat largely of salt; give up spiced pickles; keep fiery food out of the stomach. Have fruit meals‚ and the irritation that calls for so much drink will cease to exist.
If anything is needed to quench thirst‚ pure water is all that nature requires. Never take alcohol‚ tea‚ coffee‚ sodas‚ or sugared fruit juices.
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