Overview
- Gastroenterologist Dr Joseph Salhab, known as The Stomach Doc on TikTok, urges a gentle 10-minute walk immediately after eating.
- He says light walking stimulates intestinal movement, which can ease bloating, help trapped gas pass, and encourage a bowel movement.
- Experts cited in coverage describe the effect as promoting peristalsis, helping food move through the gut more efficiently.
- Articles note that brief post-meal activity may help clear excess stomach acid, with potential reductions in reflux and heartburn.
- A 2016 study reported that 10-minute walks after each meal better blunted post-meal glucose spikes than a single 30-minute session later, offering particular benefit for people with type 2 diabetes.