Why do people drink water, orange juice or diet coke while they eat a meal? Um…, it doesn't sound like a smart question. Some obvious reasons are that they are thirsty, drinks taste good and it's hard to swallow dry sandwiches without soda. Some goal-oriented people who are on diet might say that it helps losing weight because drinking water gives you a false sense of fullness. So it makes you eat less after all. Generally, drinking during meals is preferred than non-drinking. But there are people who would argue that drinking during a meal is not good. That includes me! So ...