Rahisha Tamrakar
While work and household chores often keep many occupied, it is essential to take out at least some time every day to focus on one’s fitness and health. If it is difficult to take out time during the day to work out or do some physical exercise, there is a simple way to stay active — a brisk walk after dinner. Not sure how that helps? Here, take a look at some of the many health benefits of walking after dinner.
1. Improves Digestion
Walking aids your body to produce more gastric enzymes that help improve digestion and help reduce bloating and constipation.
2. Boosts Metabolism
Walking after dinner improves body metabolism as it helps burn more calories. Whereas resting or sitting immediately after food can hamper the same.
3. Boosts Immunity
If you regularly take a walk after dinner, it enhances your digestion which helps in flushing out toxins and improving the state of your internal organs, and improving your immunity.
4. Reduces Cravings
Midnight snacking is an unhealthy yet common practice among many. However, it can be reduced with regular walks. According to several reports, walking briskly for 15 minutes can help reduce cravings.
5. Improves Sleep
If you have trouble sleeping at night, try walking for a bit after dinner. This will help you in reducing stress and sleeping better.
6. Regulates Blood Sugar Levels
Walking after dinner can help in keeping the sugar levels in check as the body utilizes some of the glucose in your blood during the physical workout.
7. Depression
If you are feeling low, stressed, or generally depressed, a good walk can help as it releases endorphins in your body and makes you feel better.
