Empty Stomach Walk vs Post Meal Walk: Which is More Beneficial?

By Bharati Kumari
25 Aug 2024, 14:00 IST

Walking is a deceptively simple and robust way to improve your well-being. But the question is: when should you walk on an empty stomach or post having food? Tap to read!

ADVANTAGES OF MORNING WALK

Walking before breakfast encourages using bodyfat for energy as maintaining normal blood glucose levels.

Fast walk

In addition, a fast walk can increase your entire body metabolism and calorie burn for the rest of the day which is why it is often used in weight management.

POST-MEAL WALKS

If you walk after eating, it helps the body to digest food because walking favouring gastric motility which reduces swelling and also improves nutrient absorption.

AFTER MEAL

A study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has shown that a post-meal walk helps improve blood sugar levels, particularly in insulin resistant patients or even those with diabetes.

MENTAL CLARITY

Walking without breakfast cleans the mind, as adding empty-stomach walk to produce endorphins — and decreased blood flow in your digestive system.

POST-MEAL WALKS FOR HEART HEALTH

A daily walk after dinner helps reduce blood pressure and cut the risk of heart disease, so this new habit is also good for your heart.

CONCLUSION

Choose which walk suits your health constraints and availability. Consult a healthcare professional for personalised advice.