The temptation to rush to your next work immediately following a meal is understandable, especially if you have a meeting after lunch or are excited to watch your favorite show after dinner. However, if you can spare a few minutes after each meal to fit in a little walking, you may find that it has many positive effects on your health.
Here is what walking after eating can do for you:
1. Helps Balance Blood Sugar
2. Promotes Smoother Digestion
3. Eases Constipation
4. Increases Circulation
5. Boosts Mood
6. Supports a Healthy Heart
7. It’s an Easy Way to Fit In More Movement
It makes no difference what time of day you tie your shoes because walking has actual health advantages. The good news is that there’s growing scientific data that suggests you can reap even greater benefits by strategically scheduling some of those activities. Family physician Libbat-Tzion Shaham, MD, of Medical Offices of Manhattan, argues that there are many significant health benefits to going for a stroll after eating. Walking for approximately 30 minutes a day, five days a week, was associated with a 19 percent reduction in coronary heart disease. Read the article
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