Can you swim after eating?
Here, we chat with registered dietitians to explore the science behind the common admonition.
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But is this veritable, medically sound advice?
Christopher R. Mohr, PhD, RD, is a registered dietitian and the co-owner of Mohr Results, Inc.
Or merely an unsubstantiated myth that caught on with surprising fervor?
Can you swim right after eating?
What you eat before you swim will play a role in how you feel, says Dr. Mohr.
Something else to pay attention to is actuallyhydration.
Dr. Mohr notes that dehydration could certainly cause performance issues.
Even just a 1 percent body weight loss from fluids cannegatively impact physical and mental performance.
For most, swimming shortly after eating is likely perfectly fine.
Clearly, there is no one size fits all answer to this question.
Compared tocarbohydrates, these two nutrients require more blood flow and oxygen so you can be digested.
The key is to eat food that energizes, but doesnt weigh you down.
Where did all of this originate, you might be wondering?
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