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Do you know that going for a walk right after having dinner is a simple yet effective way to promote overall well-being? Walking after dinner increases the flow of food through the digestive system, which helps with digestion. especially after a large meal, it can help reduce bloating and discomfort. Also, walking helps to control blood sugar, which is particularly helpful for people who are managing medical illnesses like diabetes.

Not only that, but taking an evening stroll also offers a chance for relaxation and stress relief in addition to the physical advantages. Adding gentle exercise to your daily routine is a healthy and pleasurable way to improve your general health and digestion. It can also help you sleep better and feel better.

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Ms. Ritika Samaddar, who is the Regional Head of South Zone at Max Super Speciality Hospital in Saket, exclusively told Jagran English about whether it is good to walk immediately after dinner.

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According to Ms. Ritika, "walking after a meal is considered effective for weight loss and for maintaining sugar levels. The usual belief that walking just after a meal causes fatigue and stomach aches is not true."

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In addition, she said, "After eating meals, blood sugar levels are at their highest 30–60 minutes after a meal, so walking after a meal will help with better sugar control."

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At last, Ms. Ritika said, "But one should be careful with the intensity and not be involved in heavy workouts or brisk walking as blood flow is directed towards the stomach for the digestive process, but if heavy exercise is done, that might cause disturbance in digestion. So it's advisable to do simple walking to yield maximum benefits post-meal.

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