Does drinking cold/very cold water make it harder to digest food/break down fat?
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Imagine your body is like a little factory that’s always working. One of its jobs is to keep your temperature stable. It likes when things are at a comfortable and warm 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius). When you eat food, the little workers in your body (enzymes) are breaking down the food into smaller pieces so your body can use it for energy. They work best when it’s warm, like your body temperature.
Now, if you drink very cold water, your body has to use energy to warm it up to your body temperature. But this doesn’t really make it harder for your body to digest food or break down fat. The energy your body uses to warm up the water is very small, so it won’t have a big effect on how well your body can break down food or fat.
So, you can enjoy your cold water without worrying about it slowing down digestion. But remember, for overall health and weight management, it’s more important to focus on eating a balanced diet and getting regular exercise.
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