A short, easy walk soon after eating can reduce the size of the post-meal glucose rise. Here is a practical version that does not turn every meal into a workout.
Vela Anand
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Vela Anand is the founding editor of beingvela, shaping clear, evidence-aware essays about health, focus, and well-being.
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