Is Walking After Eating Good for You?
Walking is one of the best activities for supporting physical, cardiovascular, and neurological health and well-being. It’s become trendy to take a short walk after each meal to yield various health benefits. But beyond just a trend, taking a short walk after meals can actually improve your health. Keep reading to learn more about the potential health benefits of walking after eating, along with tips to get you started.
May improve digestion: A major potential benefit associated with walking after eating is improved digestion. Body movement can stimulate the stomach and intestines, causing food to move through more rapidly.
A small 2021 study found that walking for 10 to 15 minutes after each meal for 4 weeks helped reduce gastrointestinal symptoms like excess gas, abdominal bloating, and burping.
Excerpted from Healthline
