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After eating a delicious dish, the temptation to lay down on the sofa is difficult to reject.
However, health experts suggest the opposite.Instead of lying down,
walk
It could be the right choice.There are several benefits of walking after eating that you can get.
The benefits of walking after eating
Walking for a few minutes after eating is called carrying many benefits to the body.Not only helping digestion, walking after eating is also proven to reduce blood sugar levels to improve mood.
The following are a series of benefits that are supported by the research and opinions of experts, launch
Eating well
.
1. Reduce blood sugar
One of the most significant benefits of walking after eating is the ability to stabilize blood sugar levels.
“A short walk after eating can help prevent surge in blood sugar,” said nutritionist and certified Personal Trainer Chrissy Carroll.
He refers to research that shows that mild exercise after eating can improve glycemic responses, even in individuals without diabetes.
In addition, walking with moderate intensity for 20 minutes after eating is effective enough to reduce glucose levels.Interestingly, this effect is greater if done after eating than before eating.
2. Streamlining digestion
If you often feel bloated or uncomfortable in the stomach after eating, try walking for 10 to 15 minutes.
According to Carroll, walking helps stimulate the digestive system and reduce general complaints such as flatulence, gas, and abdominal pain.
Moving after eating helps food down more smoothly through the digestive tract, as well as prevent constipation and taste that often appears after a large meal.
3. Increase blood circulation
Walking, like other physical activity, can increase blood circulation.When the body moves, blood flow will flow more and make the distribution of oxygen and nutrients more optimal.
Good circulation is important for maintaining organs health, accelerating the body’s recovery process, and keeping energy stable throughout the day.
4. Reduce blood pressure
Nearly half of adults experience hypertension, which is a major risk factor for heart disease.The good news, walking regularly is proven to reduce blood pressure.
A study found that people with hypertension experienced a significant decrease in blood pressure after one year of walking.In fact, in the case of resistant hypertension that is difficult to treat, walking still has a positive impact.
5. Supports weight loss
If you are trying to lose weight, walking after eating can be a habit that supports that goal.This activity is low in risk, easy to do, and can help create a calorie deficit, the main requirement in the process of weight loss.
A study shows that mild aerobics such as walking 30 minutes per week can reduce weight, waist circumference, and body fat.However, the effect will be more significant if the duration is increased to 150 minutes per week according to the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO).
6. Improve mood
Not only healthy for the body, walking is also good for mental health.Physical activity such as running can increase levels of serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins, hormones that play a role in regulating mood.
If you feel hard to start, try a strategy
Habit Stacking
, namely combining new habits with old routines.
For example, if you usually wash dishes after dinner, add a short walking habit afterwards.Can be a around the complex, walking inside the house, or going up and down the stairs for 15 minutes.
Those are some of the benefits of walking after eating.This easy physical activity you can try from now on so that the body is always healthy.
(tis/asr)
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