An expert has revealed the optimal time for walking to reap multiple health benefits: walking after meals, according to the health website Eat This Not That.
Next, Sarah Pope, a personal trainer based in the US, will explain why you should walk after eating.
Expert Sarah Pope says that just a 15-20 minute walk after a meal offers the following benefits:
Experts say a 15-20 minute walk after a meal offers many benefits.
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Regulate blood sugar levels
According to expert Pope, one benefit of walking after meals is that it can help regulate blood sugar. Walking after meals also increases metabolism, burning more calories. Walking helps speed up metabolism and limit the amount of glucose stored after a meal. This is especially important for people with diabetes.
Walking after meals helps lower blood pressure.
Walking after meals can help lower blood pressure. High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of heart disease and stroke. Walking after meals helps filter the blood and supports good blood circulation. Improved blood circulation is another reason to walk after meals.
According to expert Pope, prolonged sitting and a sedentary lifestyle increase the risk of many health problems, including vascular dysfunction, high blood pressure, and reduced blood circulation. Walking for 10-15 minutes after meals helps minimize these risks.
Improve sleep quality
Exercising after meals can help improve sleep quality. It helps people fall asleep more easily and quickly.
Additionally, walking after meals can help promote better digestion, improve mood, and reduce the risk of depression and other mental health problems, according to Eat This Not That.