Food before diving - can you dive immediately after eating?

Food before diving in Latvia

Can I eat before diving?

Diving coach recommends not eating one and a half to two hours before diving, especially when it comes to diving with increased exertion. “This rule applies to many sports, but in the water the sensations can be particularly unpleasant, because the pressure on the stomach and heart is stronger. You can eat after diving, of course, if you are not going to go into the water and dive again after 40 minutes."

What is the effect after a good meal and diving?

It has been heard that divers talk to each other and say - "I shouldn't have eaten before diving, next time I'll be careful, I won't eat at all or I'll snack on something very light". The feeling is that stomach juice comes into the mouth, along with leftover food. Some divers complain of vessel spasms, or diaphragm twitching. Feelings show that it was not easy for the human stomach during diving.

What is the best thing to eat before diving?

It all depends on what you usually eat before diving, it is recommended to eat a small snack before entering the water to store energy during the dive. Read on for some helpful tips straight from our dive club divers. And also some local food inspirations would be – chocolate – good for warmth and energy, banana, carrots, energy bar.

Do not eat a large meal before diving, even the night before. If you have too much food in your stomach, you may experience nausea or stomach pain, if the sea is rough, you may feed the fish.

Diving in the Red Sea
Diving in the Red Sea

It is much more important to be well hydrated (water intake) before and after diving

Dehydration, or dehydration, is one of the worst things that can happen while diving and increases the chance of decompression sickness. Dehydration makes the blood thicker, making it harder for oxygen to circulate, which can lead to muscle cramps and general confusion. So drink plenty of water before and between intervals, as well as after a day of diving. Put something light on your stomach, trust us, you won't regret it, it's the worst feeling to have food stuck in your throat, belching the whole dive, especially if you've been eating oily food.

Dehydration, or dehydration

What to eat before diving? Is alcohol or fatty food a good idea?

Mexican food is well-known as one of the best in the world because the food is full of spices, condiments, herbs, hot chilies and more. And if you dive after eating, you should wait a bit, here's what to do and how to enjoy the best of both: food and diving. Let's go diving… and eat together after diving. Try not to eat such foods even the night before diving - big meals, fatty foods, lots of eggs, fatty meat.

Food before diving, food in an Egyptian restaurant

"If you have consumed alcoholic beverages, then you can forget about swimming - in this case, water can only be "used" in drinking form," explains the diving trainer.

How long should you wait after eating to go scuba diving?

Waiting 60-120 minutes before diving or swimming may be a myth. It depends on what and how much you eat. It could be true that when your stomach is full of food, you divert a lot of blood to the stomach for digestion and this can cause cramping. You can also get something called a diaphragmatic twitch, a spasm just below the lungs. A little discomfort is whenever you have a big meal before diving, you may feel like heartburn or vomiting, this can be from a reflex, mainly due to the large external pressure on the body, which can be caused by the feeling of being underwater.

How long should you wait after eating to go scuba diving?

Therefore, it is best to take a break to ensure good digestion or eat light, easy-to-digest food before exploring the underwater world Try to be well hydrated before jumping into the water so that you can enjoy a pleasant dive.

What can you eat before diving?

The best food before diving is something light, easy to digest. Avoid large, heavy meals, which can cause discomfort. Just eat foods high in carbohydrates and drink plenty of water before and after diving.

Where to apply for diving training in Latvia?

🤿😀 If you are looking for advice on diving or advice on the sport of diving with or without balloons, call a PADI diving instructor (PADI diving instructor and lecturer Valters Preimanis) t. 220-77-202 (Whatsapp 220-77-202).

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