{"id":48497,"date":"2020-01-06T21:53:53","date_gmt":"2020-01-06T18:53:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/?p=48497"},"modified":"2020-01-06T21:53:53","modified_gmt":"2020-01-06T18:53:53","slug":"eating-slowly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/eating-slowly\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Health Benefits of Eating Slowly and How to Practice It"},"content":{"rendered":"
Many of us are guilty of eating fast so that we can get on with our busy lives. While eating like Speedy Gonzales does move us to the next activity quickly, it does our bodies more harm than good. So why not practice eating slowly?<\/p>\n
Slow eating has a slew of benefits,<\/strong> although it may require time and self-discipline. We share the reasons why you should slow down when eating your meal and the correct way to go about doing it.<\/p>\n An increasing number of studies<\/a> show that eating slower enables you to consume fewer calories. You can lose 20 pounds annually without changing your lifestyle habits.<\/p>\n Why is this? It takes you about 20 minutes for your stomach to feel a stretch and develop a feeling of fullness. You may not have time to realize that you are full if you eat too quickly. Also, you’ll learn to stop eating before you feel full. You should eat slowly if your goal is weight loss<\/a>.<\/p>\n This reason also compels people to eat slowly. It’s impossible to relish your food if you eat it in a rush. Even if you wish to enjoy sinful dishes and desserts, it’s impossible to savor them if you down them too quickly. You can experience the great taste of these foods, but less of their sinfulness, if you chew them slowly.<\/p>\n Slow eating translates to better digestion<\/a> because you chew your food better. Since digestion begins in the mouth, you’ll have less food in your stomach if it (the mouth) breaks down more food.<\/p>\n An added benefit? Fewer gut-related problems. Harvard Health<\/a> reveals that slowing down eating activates the stretch receptors in the stomach. The Vagus Nerve then connects with the brain to release partially digested food into the gut. Another hormone, cholecystokinin, communicates with leptin, which releases adiposity signals.<\/p>\n These tell your stomach how full it is. Not rushing through your meal will allow the leptin to amplify its signals and enhance the feeling of fullness. You’ll also avoid burping, which isn’t polite in public.<\/p>\n Also, you give your gut a lighter load than you would if you eat quickly. Less fluid will build up in the gut, which allows you to feel less bloated. This news is excellent news for those with sensitive stomachs.<\/p>\n Eating, when done slowly, is an effective mindfulness exercise. It encourages you to be in the moment instead of worrying about your next activity. Eating more slowly than you usually do will allow you to feel less stressed<\/a>.<\/p>\n Furthermore, slow eating will allow you to avoid the pace of an active life. That means less fast food, which all of us draw to when we have tight deadlines to meet. Less fast food means fewer weight-related issues.<\/p>\n Food plays a crucial role in our lives because it’s a primal need. That’s why self-discipline is hard when it comes to food. So, slow eating is the best exercise for self-discipline. You can train yourself to live a healthier life if you eat slowly.<\/p>\n Taking your time to eat will let you experience the taste of your food. That will allow you to make better food choices. Further, food tastes more exciting and delightful when you chew it slowly. Natural foods like fruits and vegetables are particularly vibrant when you take your time to eat them.<\/p>\n Eating is a social event. We come together with relatives and friends during mealtimes. That’s when we connect, and we do this best when we eat our food slowly.<\/p>\n The muscles in your body feel energized with proper hydration<\/a>. The kidneys work more efficiently as well. Your water consumption will increase when you eat your food slowly.<\/p>\nWhat are the benefits of eating slowly?<\/h2>\n
1. Weight Loss<\/h3>\n
2. Enjoyment<\/h3>\n
3. Improved Digestion<\/h3>\n
4. Reduced Stress<\/h3>\n
5. Training in Self-Discipline<\/h3>\n
6. Select Better Foods<\/h3>\n
7. Be Sociable<\/h3>\n
8. Better Hydration<\/h3>\n