Walking right after a meal, even just 10 minutes, has the ability to significantly reduce blood sugar after eating. The reason is that when exercising, muscles immediately take glucose from the blood for energy.
Aayesha Parveen - consultant, nutritionist at Kinder Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital and Obstetrics and Gynecology Center, Bangalore (India) - said: "When we walk, the body uses sugar in the blood to nourish muscles. This process happens immediately, so it helps reduce blood sugar much faster than taking supplements.
This is also the reason why walking is considered to be more popular than products that support blood sugar control, which usually takes a few weeks or months to have a clear effect.
Repeat sleepiness and lethargy in the afternoon
Feeling sleepy after lunch is a common condition caused by a rapid increase in blood sugar and a sudden decrease. A short walk can help flatten these fluctuations.
According to expert Aayesha Parveen, walking helps stabilize blood sugar, reducing feelings of fatigue and drowsiness around 3pm. Just 10 minutes of light exercise can activate the digestive system, improve blood circulation and help the spirit stay more alert.
Reduces appetite
Cravings often stem from fluctuations in blood sugar or hormonal signals. Instead of looking for supplements or detox drinks, walking directly solves this problem.
Benefits of walking 10 minutes after a meal:
Reduce cravings for sweets and salty foods
Increased satiety
Stabilizing hunger hormone (ghrelin)
Reduced appetite due to stress
Thanks to better digestion and stable blood sugar, many people have a great reduction in cravings for snacks at the end of the day.
Improve your mood immediately without taking supplements
Many people use magnesium, vitamin B or mental support products to feel better. However, walking is faster and more efficient.
Walking helps:
Increased oxygen intake to the brain
Relieving endorphins (comfortable hormones)
Reduce cortisol (stress hormone)
Increased serotonin when exposed to sunlight
Just a few minutes of walking can help the spirit to be more relaxed, focused and alert.
Support weight loss and increase metabolism effectively
According to expert Aayesha, walking after meals helps the body consume energy from light activities, playing an important role in weight management. Three 10-minute walks a day are equivalent to about 30 minutes of exercise, supporting weight loss, fat loss and improving metabolism over time.
This habit is suitable for many people, including busy people, office workers, the elderly or people with limited mobility. Walking for 10 minutes does not put pressure on joints, does not require equipment and does not require high intensity.
