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Highlights

While experts clearly don't seem to point to any logic that would consider drinking

water unsafe after consuming peanuts, one popular argument seems to be linked to the

presence of oil in nuts like peanuts. "It is believed that having foods with oil content

followed by cold water or anything cold may lead to deposition of fat residue in the

food pipe, which may cause irritation. I personally do not support the theory. Peanuts

are saturated fats, having water after having peanuts should not affect a person in any

way," noted Dr. Rupali Datta, Consultant Nutritionist, Fortis Escorts, New Delhi.

Ayurveda's Take

"If the argument is against having water right after oil consumption then let me tell you,

Ayurveda prescribes the intake of certain oils for treating a range of ailments. For

example, pumpkin seed oil is excellent for tackling blood pressure and must be

consumed (half a teaspoon) with water right before sleeping," shared Ayurveda and

Yoga expert, Yogi Anoop of Mediyoga.

According to Ayurveda, one must avoid consuming cold water completely. Warm water

consumption is highly recommended. Drinking water right after consuming anything is

also not allowed as per Ayurveda, one must wait for at least 20-30 minutes before

drinking water after a meal.

"You must have noticed that children are often kept from drinking water after nuts

consumption. The rule may apply well on kids as at a young age their bodies are not

compatible or strong enough to adapt to newer food combinations; they are still

adapting. Adults, on the other hand, usually have no diZculty in tolerating such food

combinations," noted Yogi Anoop.

This could re[ect light on why food allergies are most common and primarily developed

during childhood. All in all, we \nally learn that adults are not exposed to any risks if

they consume water right after having peanuts, however in some people it may

aggravate an existing spell of cold, cough and [u. Kids have weaker tolerance

mechanism; therefore they must not consume water right after consuming peanuts.

"Consuming water after having peanuts is completely safe; just keep a check on for

your kids. In some people drinking water after having peanuts may induce minor gastric

issue," concluded Yogi Anoop.

Remember how our elders used to forbid us from

drinking water after we'd \nishing munching on a

handful of peanuts? Why was that? Many believe that

having water right after consuming nuts would trigger

a spell of coughing while others simply blame the [aky

peanut cover to cause irritation in the throat. Can a sip

of water really harm you once you have \nished having

some peanuts? Read on to know the truth.

Kids might feel uneasy after drinking water over peanuts

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