Slow Down and Enjoy Your Food (and Lose Weight!)
时间：2012-10-23 04:36:48
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There is so much more to being healthy then simply what you eat. Sometimes, taking a moment to slow down and focus on how you eat can actually begin to make a difference in how you feel and possibly even in your weight.
Healthy
digestion1 begins in the mouth where the digestive
enzymes2 in your
saliva3 start to break down the food you are eating. When food is easier to digest, your body doesn’t have to work so hard on breaking down the food and can focus instead on assimilating all those quality vitamins and
nutrients4 you just ate. In order for this process to happen, you have to actually chew your food. Sounds simple right? Unfortunately in the fast paced, rush everywhere, do a million things at once kind of world we live in, most of us are lucky if we are able to scarf down a sandwich, while sending an email, talking on the phone, tweeting, and saving the world all at the same time. The experience of eating has changed and it’s time we stop swallowing our food whole and take back the joys of eating.
Ladies and Gentleman, let me reacquaint you with chewing and mindful eating.
1. Get Unplugged
Turn off the TV, put down that BlackBerry, tell the Twitterverse goodbye for an hour, and just focus on the meal you are about to have. I know, it’s quiet; I promise you will get used to it.
2. Play with Your Food
When was the last time you smelled your food or really noticed the
texture5? Does the plate look
inviting6? Does just looking at it make your mouth water. Wake up those senses!
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3. Lose the Race
Do you usually
shovel7 the food in? Do you breathe in between bites? Are you panting and sweating when you reach the finish line? Be the last one to finish for once. Try putting the fork down in between bites; making sure you are breathing and
savoring8 the food.
4. Try Chewing More
How many times do you typically chew a bite of food? No really, go ahead and count. Most of us are lucky if we chew five or ten times depending on the size of the bite. Now try to chew thirty or fifty times. Notice how the
consistency9 of the food and flavors change and notice how much longer it is taking you to finish a meal, leaving less time for a second
helping10.
5. Experience the Joy of Eating
Taking time with a meal allows for
enjoyment11 of the whole experience of eating: smells, flavors, and
textures12. Eating is something we will do, every day for the rest of our lives, why not slow down and enjoy it?
Remember, eating mindlessly can lead to overeating. When you are trying to accomplish a handful of things all at the same time, including eating, it takes your brain longer to connect with your stomach to register that it has eaten and full. Chewing reduces digestive
distress13 and improves assimilation, allowing our bodies to absorb maximum nutrition from each bite of food. It also allows you to actually taste your food, leaving you and your brain more satisfied, and not looking for that extra something right after a meal. When you slow down and take the time to enjoy the eating experience with all your senses, you just may find you eat less and in the long run, may weigh less as well.
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