keep good blood glucose levels It is essential to avoid suffering from diseases such as diabetes, that 12 million 400 thousand Mexicans suffer from. A recent study revealed that it is essential walk to eliminate the blood sugar.
The Harvard University found that Walking for at least 15 minutes a day, daily, could eliminate sugars from the body since this healthy habit stimulates the production of endorphins that help reduce stress and improve our mood.
The Harvard study recommends walking 15 minutes after each meal, which adds up to a total of 45 minutes of light physical activity daily. Although it may seem like a short time, the benefits for blood sugar control are great.
Walking helps reduce sugar levels.
Doing any physical activity helps our body in many ways/ Photo: Shutterstock
Although it is suggested to exercise at least 30 minutes a day, this research revealed that dividing that time into three short walks after meals may be more effective in controlling glucose levels.
Another study of the University of Granada revealed that the timing of the exercise is also key. Those who did more than 50% of moderate to vigorous exercise between 6:00 p.m. and midnight saw significant drops in their glucose levelsespecially in people with alterations in glucose metabolism.
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Walking 15 minutes a day helps lower blood levels
Walking and its health benefits / Photo: Shutetrstock
Walking also reduces the risk of breast cancer
Through the article 5 surprising benefits of walkingHarvard also notes that any type of physical activity reduces the risk of breast cancer, however, the American Cancer Society found that Women who walked seven or more hours a week had a 14% lower risk of breast cancer than those who walked three hours or less a week. And walking provided this protection even for women with breast cancer risk factors, such as being overweight or using supplemental hormones.
Physical activity and breast cancer
Carrying out physical activities is a practice highly recommended by specialists/ Photo: Shutterstock
In addition to walking to eliminate blood sugar, this activity can also help protect you during cold and flu season. A study of more than 1,000 men and women found that those who walked at least 20 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week, had 43% fewer sick days than those who exercised once a week or less. And if they did get sick, it was for less time and their symptoms were milder.
