Walking After Meals and Blood Sugar
Why Walking After Meals Works
A growing body of research shows that timing matters when it comes to movement. A quick walk after eating isn’t just good exercise — it directly impacts your blood sugar.
Researchers from the University of Otago in New Zealand found that short walks after meals can significantly reduce blood sugar spikes, especially after carb-heavy dinners.
🚶♀️ ― Jessie Inchauspé, Glucose Goddess says:
“If you’re going to eat something sweet or starchy, use your muscles afterward. Your muscles will happily uptake excess glucose as it arrives in your blood, and you’ll lessen the glucose spike, reduce the likelihood of weight gain, and avoid an energy slump.”
The Study: 10 Minutes vs. 30 Minutes
Who? 41 adults with Type 2 diabetes (ages 18–75).
What? Compared two approaches:
A single 30-minute walk once daily.
10-minute walks after each meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
How long? 14 days per routine, then switched.
What they measured: Blood sugar using monitors and samples.
📊 The Results
Walking 10 minutes after meals lowered blood sugar by 12% more than the single 30-minute walk.
The biggest benefit came after dinner, lowering blood sugar by 22%, especially after carb-heavy meals.
Why This Matters
Post-meal walks help:
🚫 Prevent sharp glucose spikes.
💪 Reduce the chance of weight gain.
⚡ Keep energy steady (avoid post-meal crashes).
🔑 Possibly reduce the need for extra insulin in people with diabetes.
How to Put It Into Practice
Aim for 10 minutes after each meal. Even light walking counts.
Focus on dinner if you can only pick one meal — especially after eating carbs.
Use a step counter app to stay motivated and track progress.
Pair with a healthy lifestyle (balanced meals, hydration, sleep).
Takeaway
A short walk after meals is a simple, free, and powerful way to improve blood sugar control, support weight management, and boost energy.
Small steps after eating → big results for your health.
✅ A 10-minute walk after meals can lower blood sugar, boost energy, and reduce weight gain. Discover why timing matters and how to make it part of your routine.
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