Is It Better to Eat Before or After the Hot Tub?
                                
                                
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                                Many hot tub enthusiasts wonder if eating before a soak is a good idea. Fact: Your body’s blood circulation shifts to your digestive system after a meal and to your skin for cooling in a hot tub, creating a conflict that makes eating before the hot tub a less-than-ideal choice.