Can We Drink Water After Eating Jaggery? Unpacking the Myths
                                
                                
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                                In many cultures, it is a long-standing tradition to eat a small piece of jaggery after a meal to aid digestion, but what about following it with a glass of water? The belief that you should not drink water immediately after consuming a meal, especially after a sweetener, is prevalent. The truth about whether and how you can drink water after eating jaggery is both rooted in traditional wisdom and supported by modern nutritional understanding.