Benefits of slower eating
When I was working it became normal for me to eat my meals within the shortest time. Usually it took me only a few minutes and it became a habit to have conversations about work whilst eating. I guess you can imagine that my digestion was not very good and that I hardly enjoyed the food even if it was consumed in a nice restaurant. My focus was sadly on my work. In the evening, at home, I did the same thing as at work - I ate very fast.
Our health can be significantly impacted by the speed at which we consume.
Eating too quickly can result in a number of health problems.
Here are some examples:
Our bodies might not register fullness, resulting in overeating
Poor digestion
Increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke*
Decreased enjoyment of food
At one point I felt so bad about my eating that I looked for ways to eat more slowly and something that helped me was to eat with chopsticks and later on I learned about mindful eating.
Participation questions:
Do you eat your meals quickly or do you take your time and appreciate the flavours in each bite?
What helps you to eat slower?
Helpful Videos:
Mindful Minutes | Tips to Eating Slower With Susan Albers, PsyD
Helpful Resources:
Are you a fast eater? 5 ways to slow down
Seeking Help
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@amiablePeace77
Do you eat your meals quickly or do you take your time and appreciate the flavours in each bite? I spend about a minute before I eat appreciating how much this food helps me and how lucky I am to be a person getting adequate food.
What helps you to eat slower? I find that one way to slow down is to think of all the people involved that lent a hand to make this food available to me.
@soulsings
I like that you pay gratitude before you eat soul. It's also a good reminder to never take food on your plate for granted.
@amiablePeace77
Do you eat your meals quickly or do you take your time and appreciate the flavours in each bite?
i usually eat slowly xdWhat helps you to eat slower?
it may seem weird but watching a movie whilst eating makes me eat slower and enjoy the meal better haha
@daydreammemories
We all have our special ways to enjoy things! 😉
@amiablePeace77
haha, agreed!
@amiablePeace77
Do you eat your meals quickly or do you take your time and appreciate the flavours in each bite?
Like with everything else I do, I take my time to not only appreciate the flavors and taste in each mouth full of food but also to appreciate the food itself and the fact that I can eat and have something to eat. I appreciate that.
What helps you to eat slower?
I’ve always taken my time with everything I did in my life including eating so I just kept living that way. I don’t see any reason or point to rush like so many people do. While I understand not wanting to be late, if you start early you can get to your destination or finish whatever you’re doing on time or earlier without rushing.
@akunknown
Great that you take your time and do not rush to have more quality of life!
@amiablePeace77 Hey!
I had the same problem until I started taking my gut health seriously, it was so hard, but I eventually got use to it. I started with using smaller utensils like a tea spoon to eat, and a fork, chopsticks as well. However, eventually I substitute to the normal table spoon and it got better.
@Guardian23
Sounds like by using those utensils you got into a habit of eating more slowly 👍
