India, Feb. 20 -- Drinking water right after meals is one of those everyday habits that has long divided opinion. While some warn that it may dilute digestive enzymes and interfere with the body's ability to break down food properly, others believe it actually helps soften food, ease its passage through the gut, and prevent bloating or discomfort. So, does sipping water after eating really slow down digestion, or is that just another health myth?

Addressing the common confusion, Dr Manan Vora, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Health Educator, and Co-Founder of NutriByte Wellness, weighed in on the topic in his February 19 Instagram post. He explained how digestion works, whether water truly weakens stomach acids, and what the right approach to hydra...