WALK YOUR WAY TO BETTER DIGESTION
We all know the after-lunch slump leaves us counting the minutes to our next nap. But research shows that sleeping or lying down after eating isn’t the best for health (no matter how good it feels). When you do this, you’re not allowing your body the time it needs to digest your food properly, and you may experience various digestive issues, such as acid reflux and heartburn. So, i s walking the best activity to do after eating? The answer is yes! Walking is a light movement that can help your food move through your stomach and intestines, making digestion smoother. Not only can walking help improve your digestion after eating, but this simple exercise can also bring many other benefits: • Regulating blood sugar levels • Managing blood pressure • Reducing the risk of heart disease
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Boosting your mood Improving sleep quality
However, to get started, try going for a walk after dinner. You can increase your number of walks as you get accustomed to the exercise. Ten minutes is all you need to reap the benefits of walking after eating. While you can walk longer if you’d like,
Of course, regular exercise improves your overall health significantly, even if it’s just a quick walk around the neighborhood! THE POST-MEAL WALK: WHEN AND HOW LONG IS BEST? You gain the
10 minutes is doable even with a busy
schedule. Plus, if you walk for 10 minutes after every meal, that’s 30 minutes of exercise daily! Take your dog with you or stroll with your
most digestive benefits if you walk right after eating. Waiting too long
afterward may only minimally aid your digestive process. Be
headphones, listening to your favorite podcast. How you walk is up to you, but no matter what, you’re doing your mind and body a huge favor!
sure to get moving as soon after your meal as possible!
As for frequency, ideally, you should go for a stroll after every meal.
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