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| The pros and cons of eating on your feet |
| Does wolfing down meals while standing up or walking around lead to worse health and overeating? Or does eating on the go have an upside? Let's see what science says! |
| ✅ Potential benefits |
| | • | | Saves time: Standing to eat can help you quickly refuel without cutting into a busy schedule. So efficient! | |
| | • | Eases heartburn: Remaining upright after eating reduces acid reflux symptoms compared with lying down. Gravity prevents stomach acids from backing up into your esophagus. | |
| | • | Speeds digestion: Research indicates that standing and walking after eating helps accelerate digestion and is beneficial for blood sugar. | |
| ❌ Downsides to consider |
| | • | Promotes overeating: Standing often leads to eating faster, which is linked with decreased fullness signals, lack of portion control, and overconsumption. | |
| | • | Triggers indigestion: Eating while standing may result in an increase in swallowed air, gas, bloating, and diarrhea compared with slower, seated meals, especially for those with sensitive digestion. | |
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| | • | May increase impulsive food choices: Eating on the move usually means choosing grab-and-go convenience foods that are higher in calories, sugars, and sodium than sit-down meals. | |
| 💡 The takeaway: Eating while standing in moderation won't necessarily jeopardize your health. But make it the exception, not the rule. Balance rushed stand-up meals with relaxed sit-down ones. Be mindful of how fast you eat, how big your portions are, and the food choices you make when eating on the move. Your mood, digestion, and waistline may thank you. |
| Tell us: Do you regularly grab a snack while walking around? Does it work for you, or do you wish you didn't? Message us at nutritionedition@healthline.com. (Please note that we may use your name and response in an upcoming newsletter!) |
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| What we're using |
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| We focus on a different nutrient each week — some well known, others more unusual. This week's micronutrient is linked to healthy lungs … |
| Vitamin K |
| New research highlights the importance of vitamin K for lung health. A study of more than 4,000 adults found that people with lower levels of vitamin K were more prone to diminished lung capacity and breathing issues. |
| Specifically, the study measured inactive levels of matrix Gla Protein, which depends on vitamin K to activate. Higher inactive MGP levels mean a person is lacking vitamin K. |
| People with lower vitamin K levels had decreased lung function based on airflow measurements. They were also more likely to report symptoms of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and wheezing. |
| While more research is still needed, this suggests that getting enough vitamin K may help preserve lung function and reduce the risk of respiratory diseases. |
| Where to get your vitamin K: Adults need 90–120 micrograms of vitamin K daily, which you can easily get from foods such as leafy greens, soybeans, and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts. |
| Supplements are another option if you have low levels. But talk with your doctor first, especially if you take a blood thinner such as warfarin, since vitamin K can interfere with the effectiveness of that type of drug. |
| Alongside vitamin K for your lungs, make sure you get anti-inflammatory nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin D, omega-3s and magnesium. Avoid cigarette smoke, exercise regularly, and see your doctor for any breathing concerns. |
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| What we're digesting |
| 🥳 The best vitamin brands of 2023. Check out our dietitian's pick of the best, including the overall brand winner. |
| 🫒 Mediterranean lifestyle scores again. It may reduce the risk of dying from any cause by nearly one-third and the risk of dying of cancer by more than one-quarter. |
| 🌾 Quinoa nutrition facts and health benefits. Discover why this trendy grain is a great replacement for rice or wheat in your recipes. |
| 🍻 'Breaking the seal': Fact or fiction? AKA visiting the bathroom once and then many more times thereafter — why does it happen? |
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| Thank you for reading! We're back on Thursday with another story from the Nutrition vaults. |
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| Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll see
you again soon! | | | | |  | | This edition was powered by | | not eating at my standing desk. | | |
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