I remember being told to wait at least thirty minutes after eating before I could go swimming. You probably heard it too. I was told I would get cramps, but some people have even been told they would drown. Is this true or false? FALSE – according to the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council, there is no correlation between swimming after eating and drowning. Furthermore, the theory of cramps is mostly false. Because the stomach does take extra circulation to process food, you may get tired easier, but as far as massive cramps, it’s highly unlikely. Enjoy your picnic and enjoy your swim.
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