Since ancient times, post-meal walks have been regarded as a beneficial habit, especially for those seeking weight loss. Researchers in New York City continue to explore the optimal timing for post-meal walks to maximize weight loss.Monitoring students who consistently walked for exercise, they found that walking for 20 minutes at a pace of 4.8 kilometers per hour, approximately 45 minutes after eating, resulted in faster calorie burn, making this timing beneficial for weight loss. They also discovered that walking again for about 20 minutes 2 to 3 hours after eating further enhances weight loss effects.
They also cautioned that hard-to-digest foods should be consumed only at breakfast or lunch, not dinner. This is because physical activity typically decreases after dinner, and exercise is rare, making it unfavorable for weight loss.