These people who “walk a hundred steps after a meal” will shorten their lifespan

Everyone has heard the saying “Walk a hundred steps after a meal and you can live to ninety-nine” and believes that taking a walk after a meal is good for health and can help prolong life. However, some experts said that whether to walk a hundred steps after a meal depends on the individual, and some people are not suitable for "walking a hundred steps after a meal."

Experts point out that, in general, walking a hundred steps after a meal and exercising moderately after a meal are indeed good for the body. This method is most suitable for people who are less active, overweight, work at a desk for long periods of time, and have excessive stomach acid. For these people, taking a 20-minute walk after a meal can help reduce fat accumulation and gastric acid secretion, thus benefiting their health.

However, some people are not suitable for "walking a hundred steps after a meal". For example, people with poor physical fitness and those who are weak and sickly are not suitable for exercises such as taking a walk after a meal, and even general walking should be reduced. This is because the stomach contents increase. If you move at this time, it will increase the burden on the stomach. In severe cases, it will cause gastroptosis, which will have an adverse effect on your health. In addition, it is not advisable for the elderly to "walk a hundred steps after a meal." This is because the digestive function of the elderly is relatively poor. After a meal, a large amount of food is concentrated in the gastrointestinal tract, which requires more blood to help digestion. If they immediately take a "walk a hundred steps after a meal", part of the blood will inevitably be transported to the lower limb muscles, and the gastrointestinal blood supply will be significantly reduced, affecting the digestion and absorption of food.

Experts also emphasized that if the elderly suffer from coronary heart disease, hypertension, arteriosclerosis and other diseases, it is not advisable to "walk a hundred steps" immediately after a meal. Because the blood pressure of the elderly generally tends to drop after a meal, "walking a hundred steps" will increase the burden on the heart and cause insufficient blood supply to the heart and brain, making them prone to symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision, fatigue, and limb numbness. In severe cases, they may suddenly faint and fall, which is life-threatening.

It can be seen that “Walking a hundred steps after a meal can help you live to ninety-nine” is not suitable for everyone, it depends on the individual. What kind of exercise each person chooses to achieve the purpose of disease prevention and health preservation must be determined based on their own conditions.