Health Benefits Of Eating Slowly

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Eating slowly helps in various ways like improved digestion, nutrient absorption, and reducing symptoms like bloating and indigestion.

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Chewing food into smaller particles creates a larger surface area for digestive enzymes to act on

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Eating slowly makes it easier for your body to break down food.

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Slow chewing stimulates saliva production, which is crucial for the initial stages of digestion.

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It also helps to wash away food particles and balance mouth health.

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By improving digestion and breaking food down more thoroughly, slow eating can help your body better absorb essential nutrients.

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There's a 20-minute delay between when you start eating and when your brain receives the signal that you're full.

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Eating slowly gives your body time for these "fullness" signals to register, helping you to eat less and prevent overeating.

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Studies show that slower eating can reduce levels of ghrelin (the hunger hormone) and increase gut hormones that signal satiety.

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