Eating Slower Can Help in Weight Control!

Eating fast is what we tend to do, mostly because of the lifestyle that we are forced to embrace. However, experts have conducted researches that show eating slower would actually be better off. When you eat slower, you feel full sooner and end up eating less.  Some studies say that it takes about 20 minutes for our brains to register that we’re full. If we eat slowly, we have time to realize we’re full, and stop on time. Now, I would still recommend that you eat healthier foods, but if you’re looking to lose weight, eating slowly should be a part of your new lifestyle.

Therefore, as an alternative to calories-counting, you should try to enjoy every bite of your meals.


Several ways to get yourself to eat slower: (Advices from from MunFitnessBlog.com)

• Put knife and fork down between each bite and not picking them up again to cut your next bit of food until you have completely finished eating your previous mouthful.
• If you like to “wash down” your food with water during meal, then consider not drinking during your meal.  By doing this, you will pace each bite, chew, and swallow each bite.
• Some advise people to try eating with non-dominate hand.  In other words, if you are right handed, then, you can try eating with only your left hand.
• Go have your meal with people who tend to eat slower.  If you always eat together with people who always eat faster than you, you may end up eating faster and faster.

If you eat slower, you’ll chew your food better, which leads to better digestion. Digestion actually starts in the mouth, so the more work you do up there, the less you’ll have to do in your stomach. This can help lead to fewer digestive problems. Eating slowly, and paying attention to our eating, can be a great form of mindfulness exercise. Be in the moment, rather than rushing through a meal thinking about what you need to do next. When you eat, you should eat. This kind of mindfulness, I believe, will lead to a less stressful life, and long-term happiness. Give it a try!