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  • Disadvantages of drinking water while eating

    Disadvantages of drinking water while eating

    Drinking water while eating is a common practice, but there are some potential disadvantages to consider:

    1. Digestive Impact: Consuming a large volume of water with your meal may dilute the digestive enzymes and stomach acid needed for proper digestion. This could potentially lead to slower or less efficient digestion of food.
    2. Appetite Suppression: Drinking too much water during a meal may lead to a feeling of fullness that could reduce your appetite for the food you need to consume. This can be a concern if you have specific nutritional requirements.
    3. Indigestion: For some individuals, drinking water during a meal can lead to indigestion or heartburn, especially if they are prone to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
    4. Nutrient Absorption: In some cases, excessive water consumption with meals may hinder the absorption of certain nutrients, like water-soluble vitamins and minerals, by flushing them through the digestive system too quickly.
    5. Bloating: Overconsumption of water with meals can lead to bloating and a feeling of fullness, which can be uncomfortable.
    6. Weight Gain: Some people use water to wash down food without being mindful of how much they are consuming. This can result in overeating and potentially contribute to weight gain.

    It’s important to note that the impact of drinking water while eating can vary from person to person. Some individuals may find it beneficial, while others may experience discomfort. Moderation is key, and it’s generally advisable to drink water in reasonable amounts during a meal to support digestion and prevent dehydration.

    If you have concerns about the impact of water consumption on your digestion or health, consider consulting with a healthcare professional or registered dietitian for personalized guidance.

  • Cameroon: The hunt for drinking water in Douala

    Cameroon: The hunt for drinking water in Douala

      Several people of the economic center of Cameroon get up early every day and stand in line outside a brewery to fill their water bottles.

      The municipal water company As Camwater is unreliable, drilling for water is a lucrative industry. For many residents, it is their only choice and a fantastic deal for private contractors.

      “Drinking water sources are extremely rare, it is so rare and not very visible and few neighborhoods have them,” Cédric a computer scientist deplores.

      “So, when there is a point like this, everyone rushes. You could already see how difficult it is for people to get it from here. It’s a struggle, the struggle is real. it’s not easy at all. Accessing drinking water in the city of Douala is like a treasure.”

      If the government says that Camwater supplies most of housewolds, it is clear that many the demand actually exceeds the supply. In addition to a lack of infrastructure, teh city of Douala continues to spread, worsening the problem of the access to drinking water.

      Lack of infrastructure and growing population

      “We live in peripheral neighbourhoods and the water is not safe for drinking there,  Jodelle, a housewife says. “

      So we’d rather travel to get drinking water here. Access to drinking water is still a problem in our country.”

      Private contractors have launched many project for those who can pay. Indeed, drilling cost over 25 times the minimum wage. In the PK12 district near Douala, technicians are busy drilling in search of groundwater.

      “Geophysical studies direct the way we select the sites,” Tindo Kaze says.

      “We did geophysical studies here, and we were shown a source, we were told a point where we had to drill, that’s where we positioned the machin. They told us we could find groundwater about 50 to 70 meters deep, so that’s what we’re going for.”

      Authorities have however warned: drilling works that are not made at the required depths or that have possible points of contamination around present health risks.

      President Paul Biya might have got the measure of the issue: in his New Year’s address, he “asked the government” to launch urgently, “starting from 2023”, a “mega-project of drinking water supply” in Douala and its surroundings.