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9) Precautions When Eating at Irregular Times
Meals should ideally be timed to minimize the burden on the internal organs, allowing for proper digestion and absorption of nutrients. For those who eat three meals a day, breakfast around 6:30 to 8:00, lunch around 11:30 to 1:00, and dinner around 5:30 to 7:00 are considered optimal times. However, with diverse lifestyles, many people find it challenging to eat regularly.
For those who cannot stick to a set meal schedule, it’s important to be aware of behaviors that can negatively impact health:
1. Sleeping immediately after eating
2. Bathing immediately after eating
3. Eating too quickly
4. Drinking water while eating
5. Engaging in activities immediately after a quick (5-minute) meal
6. Eating or drinking between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
7. Eating while standing
All these behaviors hinder digestion and place additional stress on the heart.
The fundamental approach to eating is to sit down, eat slowly, chew thoroughly, and remain calm. Deviating from this can lead to fatigue in the internal organs. Specifically, actions 1–7 can negatively impact the liver, kidneys, lungs, pancreas, spleen, stomach, intestines, and particularly the heart, which are all involved in digestion. Please keep these guidelines in mind to avoid self-inflicted health issues and to help preserve longevity.