While fitness is all about tough exercises, complex routines, and extreme cardio, no one talks about one of the most basic healthy habits- walking for 10 minutes after eating. This simple routine requires no equipment and can be adapted to fit into virtually any routine, but it does have a number of metabolic, digestive, and general well-being advantages. Simrat Kathuria, a celebrity dietitian and nutrition consultant, reveals why you should walk for 10 minutes instead of sitting down.
Balancing blood sugar
Simrat highlighted that it may be more obvious that you are aware of the benefits of a walk after eating: lowering blood sugar. A regular increase in blood glucose levels occurs after meals. “The muscles will consume glucose instead of storing it in the blood, lowering the blood-sugar spike following a meal, by walking approximately 30 minutes,” added Simrat. This is particularly useful for those who are at risk of developing diabetes (aka prediabetes) as well as those with type 2 diabetes, but even healthy people can feel more energised and have a more stable blood sugar level throughout the day.
