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Here's why walking after meals can transform your health

A light walk after meals boosts digestion, heart health, mental peace, and helps manage weight naturally.

By NES Web Desk

Jan 08, 2026 20:05 IST

Walking after eating

Just eating nutritious food is not enough to stay healthy. Following proper rules after eating is equally important. Many people lie down or sit immediately after eating, which is extremely harmful to the body. Experts say that walking for a while after eating works like magic to stay healthy and digest food.

Walking after eating

It is recommended to walk lightly for at least 15 to 20 minutes, about 10 to 15 minutes after eating. This will keep your body energetic.

digestion system

Walking after eating improves the functioning of the stomach and intestines. As a result, food is digested quickly and stomach problems are reduced.

blood sugar

Walking after eating causes the body's muscles to use up glucose. As a result, there is no fear of sudden increase in sugar levels.

Weight loss

The habit of walking regularly after eating does not allow excess fat to accumulate in the body. This habit is quite good for those who are trying to lose weight.

Walking after eating

Many people have problems with bloating or gas after eating. Walking for just 15 minutes after eating can provide significant relief from this problem.

sleeping

Walking after dinner at night reduces body stress and increases the level of the 'serotonin' hormone. As a result, sleep improves at night.

heart health

This habit is also quite useful in reducing the risk of heart disease. Walking improves blood circulation and reduces bad cholesterol levels in the body, which keeps the heart healthy.

mental health

Walking is also essential for mental peace. During walking, the 'endorphin' hormone is released in the body, which keeps the mind good and removes the fatigue of the whole day.

Walking after eating

It is important to be careful about one thing. One should not walk very fast or vigorously immediately after eating. To avoid excessive pressure on the digestive process, one should always walk slowly or at a normal pace.

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