Post-meal 'fart walks' are the latest viral food trend

A new food trend has hit the streets in the form of a 'fart-walk', but experts have suggested people are 'underestimating their power'.

If your local town has been smelling a little more whiffy than usual, it could be thanks to 'fart-walks' - which are currently on the rise.

According to the new viral food trend, covering up a post-meal fart could be a thing of the past, now that walking around loud and proud with your gas is in.

Experts have suggested that the new craze could actually have a lot of health benefits that we have been missing out on, including stabilising blood sugar levels.

The term was coined by Mairlyn Smith, author of Peace, Love, & Fibre, and it refers to going for a short walk following a meal, and farting until your heart is content.

Have you ever tried a dedicated fart walk? (PIUPIU PICS/Getty Images)

Speaking to Food & Wine, she said: "The whole point of a 'fart-walk' is to stimulate your digestive tract after you eat so you can pass gas and have a lovely rest of your evening, but it also has wonderful benefits for your overall health since it supports blood sugar regulation and can decrease your risk of type 2 diabetes."

The author even suggested that the small habit could contribute to our long-term health.

She added: "People underestimate the power of a short walk, but it’s the little things you do on a daily basis, like fart walking, that can have a really big impact on your long-term health."

Registered dietitian, Ali Chappell, who also spoke to the outlet, recommended a 10-15 minute stroll for the activity.

Bloody sugar refers to the amount of glucose (essentially sugar), that is circulating in the bloodstream.

It primarily comes from carbs, such as potatoes, rice, and fruit, and it's what the body uses to create energy.

Beats letting them out at home, surely (Peter Dazeley/Getty Images)

Vandana Sheth, a registered dietitian nutritionist and diabetes expert, noted: "When you move after eating, your muscles act like sponges, soaking up extra glucose for energy instead of allowing glucose to spike in your blood."

But it's not just blood sugar levels that are benefited by the 'fart-walk', it's also good for digestion.

Light movement is known to get the gut moving, which also helps to decrease bloating.

A stroll after dinner could also boost your mood, after all - exercise releases feel-good endorphins.

Research indicates that walking reduces cortisol levels, which usually contribute to feeling stressed.

While there's many occasions where a 'fart-walk' might be appropriate, just a small word of advice - potentially don't suggest a 'fart-walk' on a first date.