Does eating speed really affect your digestion??

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We all know someone who finishes their meal in 5 minutes flat… :green_salad:
And someone else who eats like they’re sipping tea with time. :hot_beverage:

But does the speed at which you eat really affect your digestion?
Turns out - yes, it does.

:fork_and_knife: Eating too fast can:

  • Overload your stomach
  • Reduce proper chewing (first step of digestion!)
  • Cause bloating, gas, and indigestion
  • Lead to overeating and weight gain

:herb: Eating slowly:

  • Helps you chew thoroughly
  • Gives your brain time to register fullness
  • Aids smoother digestion
  • Keeps your portion size in check

So next time you eat, try slowing down. Your gut and your mind will thank you.
What about you ? Are you a fast eater or a slow one? Have you ever tried mindful eating?

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I am a fast eater, but its a habit I’ve been trying to fix with age.

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Eating too fast can mess with your digestion. Try slowing down.

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Eating too quickly can cause digestive issues and contribute to weight gain.

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Now , I am Slow eater , it has really helped me

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I am a fast eater but after knowing this i will try to make a hobby to eat slowly.

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Eating speed matters in digestion

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Eat slowly and chew properly. Don’t rush, give time and enjoy the flavors and eat patiently.

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Eating too fast can cause digestive issues like gas, bloating, can increase the risk of metabolic syndrome, blood pressure and obesity. So, it is always better to eat slowly to maintain good health.

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I am a fast Eater as I developed this habit when I was in my post grads where I had to finish my food within 10 mins and rush for the class.

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I’m very much of a slow eater. The food that we cook with so much of optimization, we should take time to enjoy every bit of that too, that’s what I believe. It gives a different level of mental satisfaction, warmth, and a bit of healthiness is also what I feel each time. Slow eating allows me to observe my food, it’s color, smell, and taste and I can observe this meal as something like a medicine I’m taking for my health. This process of mindful eating allows me to build my health in a suitable and content manner.

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Yes it affects

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yes, eating too fast may cause poor digestion, more acidity and reflux .

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Eating too fast is really harmful

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Thats great👍🏻 we should enjoy every bit of it..I will try to treat food as a medicine from now on! Thanks for sharing!

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I’m a total turtle when it comes to this — I’m always the last one to finish my meal, every single time.

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I am a very slow eater​:sweat_smile::sweat_smile::sweat_smile::sweat_smile:

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I am a slow eater..and happy about that.

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Yes, eating speed affects digestion. Eating too fast can cause bloating, gas, and overeating because the brain doesn’t get time to signal fullness. Chewing less also makes it harder for the stomach to break down food. Eating slowly helps chew food better, improves digestion, and makes you feel full on time, which can prevent overeating and keep your stomach comfortable.

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