Fresh water with gas
According to the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, drinking drinks high in fructose right after a meal causes the liver to simultaneously process glucose from food and fructose from drinks.
This combination forces the liver to convert most of the excess energy into triglycerides, the fat accumulated in the liver and visceral organs.
WHO recommends avoiding carbonated soft drinks after meals and replacing them with water or diluted lemon juice to aid digestion and control energy intake.
Milk coffee
Many people have the habit of drinking milk coffee right after eating to stay alert, however, according to the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the combination of caffeine and condensed milk containing saturated fat slows down the digestion of lipids, increasing the risk of fat accumulation around the abdomen.
Caffeine stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol - a stress hormone directly related to increased visceral fat.
A study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) shows that people who drink milk coffee after eating have a 23% higher cortisol level than those who drink black coffee before breakfast, leading to an increased risk of belly fat and post-meal blood sugar disorder.
Experts recommend that if you want to drink coffee, you should drink it at least 30-45 minutes before meals, avoid adding condensed milk or sugar, to take advantage of the energy- metabolism efficiency of caffeine without causing fat accumulation.
wine or beer
Consuming alcoholic beverages immediately after eating causes the liver to prioritize Pethanol metabolism instead of fat burning, leading to fat being "temporarily stored" in the abdominal cavity and around the liver.
With just 150 ml of wine after dinner, the fat oxidation rate in the next 3 hours can decrease by 73%.
A comprehensive analysis from the World Obesity Federation shows that the group of people who drink beer or alcohol after meals have a fatty liver rate 1.9 times higher than the group who drink the same amount but are at least 2 hours away from meals.
Alcohol also disrupts sleep and increases inflammatory response throughout the body, two factors that have been shown to be closely related to visceral fat accumulation and insulin resistance.
Cold drinks immediately after eating
According to the Journal of Gastrointestinal Research, drinking cold water or ice after meals constricts the stomach vessels and makes digestive enzymes less effective. This causes lipids and carbohydrates to not be completely broken down, easily converting them into excess energy stored in the abdomen.
