Eating should be an enjoyable experience!
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| | Stop me if this sounds familiar: You spend all day super focused on something you're working on, and suddenly you start to feel lightheaded. You look up at the clock and see that, somehow, it's already 3:30 p.m. The last bit of food you had was an egg at 7 a.m. You run to the kitchen and throw together the most satisfying thing you can manage through your shaky hunger pangs. Then, you wolf down the entire meal in 45 seconds. | | It's common to eat fast. But it may not be the most enjoyable or healthy way to fuel your body. Today, registered dietitian Lisa Valente gives us some simple tips for putting more time in between bites. | | | | Breathe,
Ginger Wojcik
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Ginger Wojcik
March 5, 2024 • 3 min read | | | |  | | | Q: | I inhale my meals. What can I do to train myself to eat more slowly and consciously? | | | A: | Many of us eat too quickly, whether it's because we are literally eating on the go, in a rush, distracted, or just used to eating very fast. Eating quickly is associated with obesity and with consuming more calories. It also may cause symptoms of indigestion, such as gas or bloating. Awareness is the first step, so good job noticing your habits and wanting to make a change.
Some tips I find helpful to eat more slowly are: - eating without screens
- sitting down for meals
- plating my food
- focusing on chewing thoroughly
- taking smaller bites
- setting a timer and pacing myself
Take it slow — pun intended — and make one or two small changes to your eating pace to help yourself stick with it. Also, not every meal will be perfect. I still find myself sometimes shoving a few giant bites of sandwich into my mouth before a meeting or racing through a bowl of oatmeal to start my day. Aim for progress, not perfection. | | | | | | | Want to learn more about food, diets, cooking, or some other nutrition subject? Let us know at nutritionedition@healthline.com and we'll look into it for you! (Heads up, we may use your response in an upcoming newsletter.) | | | | | Slice 'n' dice | | | | | | |  | | Global 8'' Chef Knife | | Every time I use this knife, I'm reminded of what a good decision it was. It's super sharp and has a precise blade (and has remained so for the 2 years I've owned it). But my favorite part is how it feels in my hand. The dimpled handle really does help with grip, and it feels super sturdy to hold, without being too heavy. I highly recommend it if you're looking for a kitchen knife in the $100 range. | | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Store's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Store are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | | What we're digesting | | 🐄 Is cow's milk bad for you? We lay out the pros and cons of this hotly debated drink. | | 🐟 10 foods that support healthy aging. It's even more important to keep up a healthy diet as you get older. | | 🫘 What are the risk factors for developing kidney disease? Get the facts about this common and serious condition. | | 👃 7 possible causes for that weird smell in your nose. First question: Have you brushed your teeth today? | | | Thanks again for being here, friends. On Thursday, we get to the bottom of the canola-versus-vegetable-oil debate. See you then! | | | Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll see
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