After how much time should I have my breakfast after drinking water?

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Ema S C.

In an ideal world, I would drink water immediately after waking up, so I would give myself some minutes to finish waking up (maybe 15?) at least before breakfast.

Camila C.

Generally it’s better to wait until your GI motility has been sufficiently activated before getting to breakfast for maximum digestion

Clara U.

I drink my water before I get out of bed. So my stomach has time to settle a bit while I do my morning routine, bathroom, etc etc

Malthe A.

They say about half an hour if you want to lose weight, but if you’re not trying to lose weight then I think you can drink water at any time. It’s drinking water after a meal that you should wait. And don’t drink during a meal.

Simon X.

Generally I drink 8 to 16 oz of water right when I wake up then I go make my breakfasts right away. I meditate after for 15 to 30 mins before I exercise. Doing it this way helps me in two ways, drink the water first rehydrated me quickly because my stomach is empty and water is absorbed through your stomach wall, eating breakfast right after the water keeps you from over eating because your stomach still has about 1/2 the water you drank in there so you feel full. And a lot of overeating is due to dehydration, it makes you feel like you are hungry. I meditate after so that my stomach can digest my food some before exercising that way I don’t run the risk of making myself sick while exercising.

Caroline E.

Should, I’m not sure, but I drink the water right as I wake up, then coffee, get ready, and sit to eat breakfast. I feel light and awake drinking it separate from breakfast. So I’d say give it at least 20 minutes.

Soham O.

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Paul Gerhard T.

Hi there.. I think that depends on your getting up time from bed. Normally we should get water after getting up immediately because it body will be dehydrated for such long time. Then after making yourself ready, we can have our breakfast within a span of 1-2 hours after drinking water. I hope this will help you

Brittany J.

I have a drink of water as soon as I wake up as I take tablets and then I have a cup of tea. I wait to have breakfast at least 15-20 minutes after having my water and tea. It’s really up to you what time you have your breakfast.

Daniel Z.

I think it is better to have breakfast in 20 minutes after drinking water. But to tell the truth I eat practically instantly after drinking

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