Is it okay to drink liquids while eating? The surprising truth
                                
                                
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                                According to the Mayo Clinic, drinking a glass of water with a meal can actually help, not hinder, digestion for most healthy individuals. This expert consensus challenges the long-standing belief that consuming liquids during meals dilutes stomach acid and negatively affects the digestive process. Modern science reveals a much more nuanced and beneficial relationship between hydration and eating.