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You may have been taught that it’s unwise to exercise after meals.
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But this recent study reveals light exercise can boost your health.
Read on to find out more.
Areportpublished inSports Medicinereveals there are positive effects to taking a short walk after eating.
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Your blood glucose levels rise post-meals.
When that happens, insulin is released by the cells in your pancreas.
As per the authors of the study, muscle contractions help this process along.
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Your glucose peaks between an hour to 1 1/2 hours following a meal.
Exercising lightly before that jump can prevent that rise in glucose (via Hartford HealthCare).
Why is controlling blood sugar so important?
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Diabetes is a serious illness.
It’s essential for diabetics to avoid drastic fluctuations in blood sugar levels.
Walking activates your muscles more than if you were standing, so squeeze in that post-meal stroll!
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They did this throughout the day every 20 minutes or half hour.
Walking activates the muscles more than standing, so it’s really beneficial to squeeze in a walk post-meals.
