In a study on the effects of light physical exercise on blood glucose, the participants lightly bicycled for 30 minutes after their carbohydrate meal. Their blood glucose was significantly blunted after activity, even after intake of a large dose of high glycemic food. Don’t have an exercise bike? That’s fine - try taking a short stroll outside after eating to improve your blood sugar management. Other ideas to get you moving include washing the car, mowing the lawn or even doing some house work. Getting up and about will not only improve blood glucose but your overall health by decreasing time spent in a sedentary position.
Reference:
Hostmark, A. T., Ekeland, G. S., Beckstrom, A. C., & Meen, H. D. (2006). Postrandial light physical activity blunts the blood glucose increase. Preventive Medicine, 42(5), 369-371.
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