Life Kit How to slow down when you eat
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Nov 4, 2024 
Lillian Cheung, a lecturer on nutrition and mindfulness research director at Harvard, shares valuable insights on eating slowly and mindfully. She discusses the detrimental effects of fast eating and offers practical techniques to enhance your dining experience. Cheung emphasizes the importance of savoring meals and minimizing distractions for better health and digestion. Additionally, she highlights the role of gratitude in food experiences, making a case for how a mindful approach can transform your relationship with food.
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Eating Too Fast Mishaps
- Marielle Segara shares relatable experiences of eating too quickly.
- These include getting hiccups, biting her cheek or tongue, and developing canker sores.
20-Minute Rule
- It takes approximately 20 minutes for the body to signal fullness to the brain.
- Eating quickly can lead to overeating because the brain doesn't receive the signal in time.
Mindful Eating Practices
- Allocate dedicated time for eating without distractions like cell phones.
- Engage all your senses—taste, smell, texture—and reflect on emotional responses to food.
