This practice promotes regularity of blood flow throughout the body.
Taking a short walk after meals can help combat the involuntary laziness that often appears.
After a meal, many people experience a feeling of inertia, feeling as if not a single atom of their body is in motion. The temptation to lie down for a while and succumb to laziness is strong. However, this can cause chest discomfort and gas problems. To mitigate these effects, doctors recommend taking a short walk for about 10 minutes after eating. Research indicates that walking after eating can also reduce the risk of heart damage.
One study involved 30,000 young adults who walked 30 minutes a day after meals for a week. After their bodies were examined, they were found to have a 20% lower risk of heart damage. If after reading this you feel inspired to take a walk, start by practicing walking for 5 to 6 minutes. Avoid walking too fast or jogging, as it can interfere with digestion. Instead, opt for a moderate walk for 5 minutes initially and gradually increase up to 10 minutes. If walking outdoors is not possible, you can do so indoors.
Taking a short walk after meals can help combat the involuntary laziness that often appears. It is well known that sleeping immediately after eating is detrimental to your health, and this habit can be rectified by incorporating a 10-minute walk into your routine. Such a walk can help improve growth and development, help reduce calories, and even help prevent diabetes by regulating blood sugar levels. This practice also promotes regularity of blood flow throughout the body, making it suitable even for people with diabetes. While a 10-minute walk is recommended, feel free to extend it to 30 minutes or 15 minutes if you feel like it. The key is to maintain a moderate pace: avoid walking too fast or jogging.
In fact, regular exercise is essential for maintaining overall health, but incorporating even a short walk after meals can contribute to weight maintenance or loss. The principle that weight loss requires burning more calories than you consume: a deficit of approximately 3,500 calories is needed to lose half a kilo. Since walking uses energy, it helps burn calories. Additionally, walking helps regulate appetite, reducing the temptation to snack on unhealthy foods between meals.
