Facts or myth? Cigarette after eating Does smoking cause digestion?

Does a cigarette really stimulate digestion after eating??
For many smokers it is normal to light a cigarette right after eating. Some say that helps to stimulate digestion. Is that true? The German Nutrition Society (DGE) clarifies.
Cigarette should not be seen as a digestive aid
Many people rely on old household remedies such as herbal liquor or espresso to stimulate their digestion after a sumptuous meal. Smokers pick up the cigarette after the meal. Many folk wisdom about digestion is wrong. But the Glimmerstängel obviously helps. "The parasympathetic nervous system in the brain is stimulated, resulting in increased gastric juice production. And the intestinal activity and digestion are stimulated, "said Katharina Stapel of the German Society of Nutrition, Section Lower Saxony, in a message from the news agency dpa. The expert warned, however, to view the cigarette as a digestive aid after eating.

Can smoking stimulate digestion? Picture: simonaphoto - fotolia

Healthier alternatives to stimulate digestion
Substantially healthier are fiber and excipients in fresh foods, which also increase intestinal activity. It is recommended to eat a lot of whole grains, as well as fruits and vegetables. Some varieties such as artichoke or endive are particularly recommended here. The DGE expert also recommends drinking a lot: it should be at least 1.5 liters of water, according to stack by the day. Furthermore, regular exercise is a digestive aid that does good to the lungs instead of harming them. (Ad)