Anyone else feel queasy?
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| | As much as I would love to have a dining room table to eat at, my New York apartment is too small for one. So I'm forced to have most of my meals from my couch. | | It's definitely a comfy place to watch old episodes of "The Simpsons," check Instagram, and eat simultaneously. But it's all too convenient for me to be horizontal immediately after my plate is empty. And as soon as I sit up, I feel so sick that I could (sorry for this image) throw up my formerly delicious meal. | | What gives? A registered dietitian breaks it down for me — and you! — below. | | But first, some great stories for you: | | | | Hope this helps!
Kenny Thapoung
Managing Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Kenny Thapoung
December 14, 2023 • 2 min read | | | |  | | | Q: | Is it bad to lie down after eating? | | | A: | While it's not necessarily bad or wrong to lie down after eating, for some people, it can cause unwanted symptoms of indigestion. For example, bloating, abdominal pain, and queasiness.
Some of these symptoms happen when stomach acid moves into your esophagus, and sometimes even into your mouth, after eating. If these symptoms sound familiar, try staying upright for 30–60 minutes after eating.
It may also help to know that large and/or acidic meals can trigger acid reflux symptoms. So if you're not lying down after eating and you're still noticing these symptoms, limiting these dietary triggers may also help:
- spicy foods
- fatty foods
- acidic foods
- alcohol
If this happens chronically or you aren't able to find relief, it may be time to see your primary care doctor. | | | | | Kirsten Seele, Registered Dietitian | | | Want to learn more about food, diets, cooking, or some other nutrition subject? Let us know at nutritionedition@healthline.com and we'll look into it for you! (Heads up, we may use your response in an upcoming newsletter.) | | | | | Portion control | | | | | | |  | | YUESHENGHAO Adult Portion Plates | | I'm self-aware enough to know that I'm really bad at knowing what a "single serving" looks like. I bought these plates a few months ago to help me be more mindful of how much I actually consume. I like that there are only three sections because I usually have a grain (rice), vegetable, and protein for most meals. BTW, I don't limit myself to only eating what's within those portions for a single plate. I'll go back and add more if I still feel hungry, but at least these give me a very general sense of how much I'm eating. Don't worry about breaking them: I've dropped these many times and can attest that they're very durable! | | | | Every product we recommend has gone through Healthline's vetting process. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline is owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | | What we're digesting | | 📅 The 3-day fix for resetting your gut. Keep your microbiome healthy and happy! | | 🍦 Now, this is surprising. Eating yogurt may have an unexpected benefit for your mental health. | | 💊 Supplements for managing menopause symptoms. If you have severe side effects related to menopause, these may help you find relief. | | 🥜 Foods to eat that are high in protein and low in carbs. Plus, a meal plan you might want to try. | | | I can't be the only person who feels this way after eating, right?! Until next time, friends! | | | Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll see
you again soon! | | | | |  | | This edition was powered by | | my IKEA couch. | | | | |
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