@stephen.cabral: Is drinking water with your meals bad for digestion? Let's clear this up once and for all. The concern is that drinking large amounts of water during meals could dilute stomach acid and digestive enzymes, which play a crucial role in breaking down food properly. For people who already have lower stomach acid (which is more common than most people think), this could contribute to bloating, gas, or incomplete digestion. The practical takeaway? Sipping small amounts of water during meals is generally fine. Guzzling a large glass is what you want to avoid.