Nutrition specialist Abeer Abourjaily from Diet of The Town Clinic confirmed that walking is one of the simplest and easiest ways to promote overall health and lose weight. She explained that its benefits extend beyond physical advantages to include prevention of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer.
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Abourjaily pointed out that walking requires no special equipment and can be practiced by people of all ages, making it an ideal exercise to incorporate into daily life. She emphasized that the best times to walk for weight loss are in the morning before breakfast—when the body relies on fat stores for energy—and about half an hour after meals to stimulate digestion and prevent fat accumulation.
She added that many people overlook walking as a complete exercise, while studies confirm its numerous benefits, including:
Reducing the impact of obesity-related genes: A Harvard University study showed that brisk walking for one hour daily reduces the effect of genes linked to weight gain by up to 50%.
Controlling sweet cravings: Walking for 15 minutes reduces the desire for chocolate, especially during stressful periods.
Breast cancer prevention: According to a study by the American Cancer Society, women who walk more than 7 hours a week have a 14% lower risk of developing breast cancer.
Relieving joint pain: Regular walking helps strengthen joints and reduce inflammation, especially in the knees and hips.
Boosting the immune system: A study revealed that people who walk regularly for 20 minutes a day, five days a week, experience a 43% reduction in the incidence of colds.
Abourjaily concluded by stressing the importance of making walking a daily habit for its long-term health benefits, saying: "One step a day can make a big difference in your health journey."
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