7 Myths About Our Bodies That Have Already Been Debunked

4. You need to wait 30 minutes to go swimming after eating.

You don’t need to wait 30 minutes to an hour after eating before going for a swim. In fact, there isn’t any evidence that you will drown if your stomach is still full. If things go south, you might get a stomach ache- that’s why it’s smart to swim in shallow waters. Swimming on a full stomach might not be super comfortable, but you won’t end up in too much trouble if you do choose to do it.