{"id":412249,"date":"2024-10-15T19:01:33","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T19:01:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/?p=412249"},"modified":"2024-11-18T23:14:12","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T23:14:12","slug":"walk-after-eating-and-reap-the-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/walk-after-eating-and-reap-the-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Walk After Eating And Reap The Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Walking after eating offers several surprising health benefits.  This low-impact exercise done after a meal for even just two minutes packs a powerful health punch from lowering your blood sugar to improving your digestion.  Go ahead and let the dishes stack up after dinner and take a stroll around the block. <strong>Here are five health benefits of walking after eating &#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-412249_87d1d6-06 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-412249_87d1d6-06 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-412249_87d1d6-06\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image412249_b5ed0d-a4 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image412249_b5ed0d-a4 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1278671593-walking-dog-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-412259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1278671593-walking-dog-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1278671593-walking-dog-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1278671593-walking-dog-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1278671593-walking-dog-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1278671593-walking-dog.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412249_00f497-ae, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412249_00f497-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading412249_00f497-ae\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412249_00f497-ae mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412249_00f497-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading412249_00f497-ae\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412249_00f497-ae img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412249_00f497-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading412249_00f497-ae\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"front-1662536638\" class=\"front-post-content-01 front-entity-placement\"><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\"><\/script>\n<script> var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<\/script>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-7363938011884-0\">\n  <script>\n\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() {\n\t\t\t\tgoogletag.defineSlot( '\/23184738653\/FPA_Demo_ContentPages_300x250_300x250', [300,250], 'gpt-ad-7363938011884-0' )\n\t\t.addService(googletag.pubads());\n\t\t\t\twindow.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers || {};\n\t\tconst timers                     = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers;\n\n\t\ttimers['gpt-ad-7363938011884-0'] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\tconst id = 'gpt-ad-7363938011884-0';\n\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t}, 1000 );\n\n\t\tif ( typeof window.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotRequested', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\ttimers[id] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}, 2500 );\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotResponseReceived', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] !== 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tif ( ! ev.slot.getResponseInformation() ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\twindow.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener = true;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\tgoogletag.enableServices();\n\t\tgoogletag.display( 'gpt-ad-7363938011884-0' );\n\t} );\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading412249_00f497-ae wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading412249_00f497-ae\">1. Balance And Regulate Blood Sugar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After eating, your body converts foods to glucose which is used for energy. When you lounge on the sofa after dinner watching your favorite show, the glucose is stored in the liver and muscles as&nbsp;glycogen&nbsp;which results in a post-meal blood sugar spike. Opting for a walk  or other activity alerts your body to use the glucose so less of  it remains in your blood. If you&#8217;re wondering why this is important, your blood sugar affects energy levels and how you feel each day. Maintaining well-balanced blood sugar helps prevent long-term health problems such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease and vision loss. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id412249_6664ba-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id412249_6664ba-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id412249_6664ba-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id412249_6664ba-cb > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id412249_6664ba-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id412249_6664ba-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id412249_6664ba-cb alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column412249_d19488-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column412249_d19488-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column412249_d19488-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column412249_d19488-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column412249_d19488-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column412249_d19488-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column412249_d19488-3b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column412249_d19488-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column412249_d19488-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column412249_d19488-3b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image412249_87fa1b-07 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image412249_87fa1b-07 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dreamstime_xl_268256425-walking-shoes-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-412256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dreamstime_xl_268256425-walking-shoes-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dreamstime_xl_268256425-walking-shoes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dreamstime_xl_268256425-walking-shoes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dreamstime_xl_268256425-walking-shoes-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dreamstime_xl_268256425-walking-shoes.jpg 1663w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column412249_2c8c34-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column412249_2c8c34-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column412249_2c8c34-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column412249_2c8c34-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column412249_2c8c34-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column412249_2c8c34-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column412249_2c8c34-fa{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column412249_2c8c34-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column412249_2c8c34-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column412249_2c8c34-fa\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Grab your walking shoes and leash up the dog for a walk relatively soon after you finish eating. Research shows blood sugar spikes 60 to 90 minutes post meal. The good news is that as little as two to five minutes of walking makes an impact. Of course a longer walk will deliver more benefits but a quick stroll after dinner engages muscles and lowers blood sugar.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412249_ee505d-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412249_ee505d-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading412249_ee505d-d2\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412249_ee505d-d2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412249_ee505d-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading412249_ee505d-d2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412249_ee505d-d2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412249_ee505d-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading412249_ee505d-d2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading412249_ee505d-d2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading412249_ee505d-d2\">2. Better Digestion Of Your Meal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No one enjoys that overly full feeling that accompanies a meal. In addition to eating slowly and watching portion sizes, a post-meal walk alleviates this bloated feeling. A 10 to 15 minute walk stimulates the stomach and intestines helping food move through the digestive system and reducing gas. One more reason to hit the streets after dinner!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id412249_2f7afa-c2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id412249_2f7afa-c2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id412249_2f7afa-c2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1280px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:25px;padding-bottom:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id412249_2f7afa-c2{background-color:#f2eeeb;}.kb-row-layout-id412249_2f7afa-c2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.00;background-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kb-row-layout-id412249_2f7afa-c2 ,.kb-row-layout-id412249_2f7afa-c2 h1,.kb-row-layout-id412249_2f7afa-c2 h2,.kb-row-layout-id412249_2f7afa-c2 h3,.kb-row-layout-id412249_2f7afa-c2 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Lower Blood Pressure And Improve Circulation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hypertension is one of the&nbsp;leading causes of heart disease&nbsp;and stroke,&nbsp;and walking after meals lowers blood pressure. In fact, taking three 10 minute walks\u2014that&#8217;s a short walk after each meal\u2014can reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure for those with prehypertension and hypertension. 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