Taking a shower right after a meal

Is it not good to take a shower right after having a full meal? I have heard this from a few people that one should wait for about half an hour or so after he/she has a full meal before taking a shower. Is that true and what’s the reason behind it?

Re: Taking a shower right after a meal

yeah thats wat my mom tells me

dont know why though

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i usually hear desi mom say this...perhaps it's just one of those pakistani myths

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Conventional Wisdom: After you eat a meal, your body diverts most of its resources to aid in the process of digestion. If you take a cold shower right after a meal, the body then has to allocate some of those resources -- previoulsy allocated for digestion -- to warm up the body, and, thus, running the risk of indigestion.

Not my theory though.

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^^ Makes sense though.

Now I remember that my mom also mentioned that it can cause indigestion.

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I think it makes you fat. Just listen to your Mom and take shower before the meal. Instead of a shower, go for a brisk walk after a meal, that will keep you fit and healthy.