After we eat big, this could help

Although it may be tempting to lay down on the couch after your next big holiday meal, consider taking a walk instead! Invite your family and friends to join you and start a new healthy holiday tradition.

Taking a brief walk after a meal can:

• Improve digestion
• Regulate blood sugar
• Help with gastric emptying
• Reduce blood pressure
• Aids in better sleep
• Boosts blood flow

The walk can be just 10 minutes (or longer if you like). Adding walks in after big meals may seem like a challenge at first, but when you return home you will likely feel lighter and more energized.