{"id":3441,"date":"2023-05-10T13:36:32","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T06:36:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/does-coffee-after-dinner-help-or-hurt-your-guts-digestion\/"},"modified":"2023-05-10T13:36:32","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T06:36:32","slug":"does-coffee-after-dinner-help-or-hurt-your-guts-digestion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=3441","title":{"rendered":"Does Coffee After Dinner Help or Hurt Your Gut\u2019s Digestion?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">S<\/span>cenario: You\u2019ve just finished a hearty dinner after a long day of work. Do you opt for a big bowl of berries and vanilla Greek yogurt to satisfy your sweet tooth, or are you already feeling a bit gassy\u2014perhaps due to a plentiful serving of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/fiber-rich-vegetables\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/fiber-rich-vegetables\/\">fiber-rich veggies<\/a>, or maybe an extra cup or two of coffee this afternoon?<\/div>\n<p>If your tummy doesn\u2019t feel so great following a meal, you may have heard that a bit of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/caffeine-gut-health\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/caffeine-gut-health\/\">caffeine might be able to get *things* moving along<\/a>. But does after-dinner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/effects-coffee-stomach\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/effects-coffee-stomach\/\">coffee actually help your gut digest<\/a> your last meal of the day\u2026 or might it do more harm than good for your gut (as well as other aspects of your health)?<\/p>\n<p>Below, with the help of <a href=\"https:\/\/realnutritionnyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/realnutritionnyc.com\/\">Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, CDN<\/a>, of Real Nutrition in New York City, we\u2019ll cover the pros and cons of drinking coffee after dinner.<\/p>\n<h2>How drinking coffee after dinner impacts digestion<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you opt for coffee in the morning, afternoon, or at night, you\u2019ll generally experience <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8778943\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8778943\/\">speedier digestion<\/a>. \u201cThis is because caffeine is a stimulant that increases gut motility and peristalsis which promotes elimination,\u201d Shapiro says. \u201cIt also stimulates the production of digestive hormones, which promote the digestion of food in the stomach.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>You might already be familiar with coffee\u2019s ability to bring digestive action to life, especially if you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/good-food\/should-you-really-be-relying-on-coffee-to-stay-regular\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/good-food\/should-you-really-be-relying-on-coffee-to-stay-regular\/\">head to the bathroom to pass a BM shortly after<\/a> finishing your first cup of joe at breakfast. According to Shapiro, the same mechanisms apply to drinking coffee after dinner\u2014so yes, doing so can very well help your gut\u2019s ability to digest your nighttime meal.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/coffee-after-dinner\/\" current-title=\"The Most Gut-Friendly Way To Drink Coffee Late in the Day, According to a Dietitian\" current-image=\"Stocksy_txpddc165bdOlZ300_Small_1930235-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2022-11-08\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/coffee-after-dinner\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/coffee-after-dinner\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/coffee-after-dinner\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cSince coffee helps with the production of gastrin, hydrochloric acid, and bile, it will help to break down food in the stomach\u2014including proteins and fats,\u201d says Shapiro. (Ideally, you\u2019ll be building a balanced plate with these macros plus complex carbs, some of which may include a colorful variety of plant-based goodies.) \u201cAlso, as coffee stimulates the muscles in the gut, it will increase motility, assisting digestion and moving food through the GI tract,\u201d she says. The end result: less time to digest your food and faster relief in the form of a satisfying bowel movement.<\/p>\n<h2>Is post-dinner coffee suitable for everyone?<\/h2>\n<p>To start, let\u2019s cover who may be best served by sipping on post-dinner java. \u201cIndividuals who are slower digesters or have slower motility, those who have time to sit after dinner, and those who want to stay up and stay out later may benefit from drinking coffee after dinner,\u201d Shapiro says. If you feel sluggish after a big meal, she adds that coffee can put more pep in your step while stimulating digestion, allowing you to feel more energized and help keep feelings of heaviness at bay. Of course, you may also be in this camp if you already take to coffee well, don\u2019t experience GI distress from it, and don\u2019t struggle to catch your ZZZ\u2019s with that extra caffeine in your system after the sun sets.<\/p>\n<p>On the flip side, there are some people for whom it may be better to lay off coffee after dinner\u2026 or perhaps at any time of day, for that matter. \u201cIndividuals who are very regular or have diarrhea, have a hard time sleeping, and those who suffer from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/caffeine-and-anxiety\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/caffeine-and-anxiety\/\">stress and anxiety<\/a> may want to avoid it,\u201d Shapiro says. \u201cPlus, if you are sensitive to caffeine, you may want to consider avoiding it as it can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/drinking-habits-for-better-sleep\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/drinking-habits-for-better-sleep\/\">interrupt your sleep<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Digestion and sleep hygiene aside, Shapiro calls out one more important fact to consider. \u201cCoffee can inhibit the absorption of iron, so if you are low in iron, you may want to avoid it at mealtimes,\u201d she says. Since a 2021 study published in <em>Lancet Haematology<\/em> suggests that about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelancet.com\/journals\/lanhae\/article\/PIIS2352-3026(21)00168-X\/fulltext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.thelancet.com\/journals\/lanhae\/article\/PIIS2352-3026(21)00168-X\/fulltext\">17 percent of premenopausal women are considered iron-deficient<\/a> under new thresholds, it\u2019s worth <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuimc.columbia.edu\/news\/are-we-underestimating-prevalence-iron-deficiency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.cuimc.columbia.edu\/news\/are-we-underestimating-prevalence-iron-deficiency\">testing your levels<\/a> to ensure that you\u2019re not lacking this mineral\u2014and that your coffee habits aren\u2019t standing in the way of your intake.<\/p>\n<h2>4 tips to drink your way to better digestion after dinner<\/h2>\n<p>On a parting note, Shapiro shares a few final tips to sip your way to better digestion after dinner, whether you opt for coffee or another hot bev of choice:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Start small with espresso<\/strong>. \u201cOrdering espresso is often recommended since it isn&#8217;t a lot of liquid, so it won&#8217;t make you even more full,\u201d says Shapiro.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Take your coffee black<\/strong>. The RD notes that skipping on milk and creamers can also help to avoid potential GI discomfort.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Try out decaf.<\/strong> If you\u2019re trying to cut back on coffee for whatever reason but like the digestive perks it offers, Shapiro says that decaf\u2014which still contains a bit of stimulating caffeine\u2014will make for a worthy substitute.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Enjoy another warm post-dinner drink.<\/strong> \u201cFor those who want to stop drinking coffee, you can try herbal tea or my personal favorite: hot water with lemon. These drinks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/warm-water-constipation-relief\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/warm-water-constipation-relief\/\">help you to digest<\/a>&#8230; and they feel elegant, too,\u201d Shapiro adds.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scenario: You\u2019ve just finished a hearty dinner after a long day of work. 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