Why is it exactly we are not supposed to drink while we are eating?

According to my doc, nothing 30 minutes before and 60 minutes after and nothing during.

Why is it exactly we are not supposed to drink while we are eating?

I have been pondering this myself for the past few days. My doc said no drinking 30 minutes before or 30 minutes after a meal and don't drink during. okay, I can follow that...

... but is that for meals only or all eating (snacks)? Can I have some skim milk with a Protein bar? And if not, why, not?

I mean I can have Soup for dinner, right? That's liquid with stuff I have to chew....

So what exactly are the rules for drinking & eating? Also, how long before bed should you stop eating and drinking?

It's because it pushes things out f our stomach too fast. Doesn't allow the stomach to properly digest the food. If food is pushed through our system too fast it makes it easier for us to feel hungry.

I thought the same thing about soup...

My nut said eating before filsl your stomach leaving less room for the good you need, leading you to think you are full when y ou are full on liquids versus on food which can lead you to get hungry sooner, same thing for drinking after it can wash the food through faster.

My nut said to not each 2 hours before you go to bed.. also not to lay down within an hour of eating it helps with digestion and heartburn and such...

Dont know the dr's reasons but for me I drink before but cannot take even a sip after food.The food comes right back up.