Most of us think about what we eat—but not what we do after  we eat. Science shows that a short, easy walk after meals can meaningfully improve blood sugar control, digestion, and long-term metabolic health. No gym. No intense workout. Just a simple 10-minute habit. What Happens in Your Body After You Eat When you eat—especially carbohydrates—your blood sugar rises as food is broken down into glucose. Your body releases insulin to move that sugar into your muscles and organs