Are You Speed-Eating? Hit the Brakes.

Are You Speed-Eating? Hit the Brakes.

February 28, 2008

Eating on the run is common for many Americans. But eating slowly may be better for your health and your enjoyment of food.

Food involves more of your senses than taste. If you eat quickly, you might short-change yourself on the full experience: the visual presentation of the food on your plate; the combination of smells and the anticipation of goodness to come. So slow down!

  • Always eat from a plate.
  • Sit at a table.
  • Eat only when you’re hungry.
  • Enjoy what you eat.

When you eat more slowly, you can better sense when you are full and stop before you overeat.


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