The 10-Minute Habit That Lowers Blood Sugar Naturally

Frequently Asked Questions

How soon after eating should I start my walk for the best results?

Start walking as soon as you can after eating, preferably within 30 minutes or less of finishing a meal.

Do I need to walk fast, or will a slow stroll help too?

A brisk walk is recommended, but any pace will still help.

What if I can’t walk for 30 minutes—will shorter walks still make a difference?

Anywhere from 10–30 minutes of walking will have a positive impact on your blood sugar after a meal. The more you walk, the bigger the benefit.

Are there any other simple habits like this that can help support overall health?

Another simple habit that can help support overall health is stretching in the morning and before bed. Start with a 5-minute goal.

Little Health Tricks: Walking After Meals

Hello everybody, this is Dr. Aaron Seaton with The Chiropractic Place, and I want to talk to you a little bit about some simple health tricks to help keep us healthy long-term. One of my favorites is taking a short walk after your meals.

We actually have a lot of data showing the impact this can have on blood sugar levels. Typically, if you take a 10-minute walk within 30 minutes of finishing a meal, you can cause a 10–20 point drop in your blood sugar level—just from walking for 10 minutes.

If you walk for 15 minutes, that average drop can increase to 20–30 points. And if you take a 30-minute walk, you can see a 25–40 point reduction in your average blood sugar level, simply from taking a brisk walk after eating.

This gentle movement helps open up your body’s cells to bring in the sugar entering your bloodstream from digestion. It also aids digestion itself. So even a short, consistent walk—once or twice a day after meals—can make a big difference.

Multiply that habit over 5, 10, or 15 years, and it can have a major impact on your overall health by keeping blood sugar levels stable and supporting healthy digestion.

Even a 10-minute walk after eating can help. And if you have time for more, that’s fantastic—it will make an even bigger long-term difference.

I’m Dr. Aaron Seaton with The Chiropractic Place.

Call our office today to schedule an appointment to kickstart your healthy life: 530-221-8443

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The 10-Minute Habit That Lowers Blood Sugar Naturally