Taking a walk after dinner has surprising benefits for your health including improved digestion and blood sugar management.
Many of us couldn't go to the gym for doing any physical activity. But those folks can simply start walking after their meal, especially after dinner. It is one of the easiest ways to incorporate physical activity into your routine.
Taking a walk after dinner has surprising benefits for your health including improved digestion and blood sugar management. This is why post-dinner walks are often recommended.
Check out five benefits of taking a walk after dinner:
1. Improve digestion
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Having a stroll after dinner can improve your digestion as it ensures the food is digested well. It also boosts the absorption of nutrients from the food. Going to sleep right after eating can cause various health issues and also cause unhealthy weight gain. (Photo: Pixabay)
2. Boosts happy hormones
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Engaging in physical activities boosts the production of happy hormones, including endorphins and oxytocin, in the body. Taking a walk is an easy way of engaging in physical activity.
So when we engage in any exercise, it improves blood flow, and eventually releases happy hormones. All of these factors help us feel energised and happy. (Photo: Pixabay)
3. Quality of sleep improves
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Both the above factors, the release of happy hormones and improved digestion, also result in good sleep at night. Health experts say 7-8 hours of sleep daily is essential for the proper functioning of the body. Walking after dinner can also help utilise the energy your dinner provided, making you sleep quicker. (Photo: Pixabay)
4. Helps avoid cravings
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If you stay up late at night, you may end up eating unhealthy snacks. This is one of the reasons, going to bed early is recommended. Taking a walk before bed or after dinner ensures you go to sleep sooner. Hence, it reduces your chances of experiencing cravings. (Photo: Pixabay)
5. Promotes metabolism
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Walking after eating can also increase metabolism as it improves when our digestive system is also working better while we are engaging in physical activities. Exercising can help our body better absorb nutrients that fasten our metabolism. (Photo: Pixabay)
Note: This article provides general information only. Always consult a specialist for more information.
