Learning how to eat slowly is one of the most simplest yet most valuable habits we can do to improve our overall health.4 BENEFITS OF SLOW EATING:
- feeling more satisfied with your meal
- better digestion/less bloating
- reduces chances of overeating
- easier weight loss/maintenance
Here are my top tips to help you slow down your eating speed that you can start implementing today!
- find a calm environment with minimal distractions where you can sit down to eat
- take one long, deep belly breath before your first bite
- choose foods high in fibre that take longer to chew
- place your utensils down between bites
- set a minimum number of chews per bite
- use a smaller plate or different utensils (like chopsticks)
- set a timer on your phone to track your pace (20-30 minutes)
- find another slow eater to match their pace
Comment below and let me know what you will start doing first to help you slow down your eating speed 🙂
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