However, there are some potential downsides, like experiencing an upset stomach after a larger meal.
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Potential Benefits of Walking After Eating
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These post-meal strolls were reported to be more effective than digestion medications.
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Improves Sleep
Anafter-meal walkmay help you get morehigher-quality sleep.
Lowers Blood Pressure
Walking after eating may positively impactblood pressurein some situations.
Reduces Heart Disease Risk
Data shows that exercise may help reduce heart disease risk.
Trywalking for short periodsafter lunch and dinner.
You may reap similar results.
Some people may experience anupset stomachif they exercise too soon after eating.
This time frame will be shorter for snacks or smaller, lighter meals.
Is Walking After Eating a Good Idea?
In short, yes.
How Long Should You Walk?
You don’t have to walk miles to reap some of the benefits.
Does a High-Intensity Walk Speed up the Benefits?
Walking rapidlyat a rate between regular walking and jogging may further boost the benefits of walking.
Research suggests that even a 10- or 15-minute walk after meals can be enough to get positive results.
Experts recommend starting with a lower-intensity or slower-paced stroll, then working your way up to a brisk walk.
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