Entchen
Chief Dandelion Picker
Hi:
Was reminded in another post this morning of slow eating, which is a technique I use for a variety of purposes.
Are there any other slow eaters out there? (Alternatively, has anyone tried and found it didn't make a difference for them?)
I try to chew for a long time, savour each bite, pay attention to the food (flavour, texture, etc. -- i.e., put down the mystery novel for a few minutes if I can!) and make a meal last quite a long time. I eat less, because after about 15 mins the first of the meal is already signalling to the brain that it's been taken in. I find I digest the food better, too, because it's well chewed instead of going down whole (mind, it hasn't helped me be able to eat veggies yet). It can help with reflux, too, something I struggled with when the Crohn's symptoms were in their early days. When I'm really on a roll and concentrating on slow eating, it also helps me avoid overindulgence -- instead of 2 pieces of cake eaten quickly, I have 1 (or even 1/2) piece and make every individual bite count. Put simply, I appreciate the meal more if I take it slow, pay attention, and "eat in the moment."
Was reminded in another post this morning of slow eating, which is a technique I use for a variety of purposes.
Are there any other slow eaters out there? (Alternatively, has anyone tried and found it didn't make a difference for them?)
I try to chew for a long time, savour each bite, pay attention to the food (flavour, texture, etc. -- i.e., put down the mystery novel for a few minutes if I can!) and make a meal last quite a long time. I eat less, because after about 15 mins the first of the meal is already signalling to the brain that it's been taken in. I find I digest the food better, too, because it's well chewed instead of going down whole (mind, it hasn't helped me be able to eat veggies yet). It can help with reflux, too, something I struggled with when the Crohn's symptoms were in their early days. When I'm really on a roll and concentrating on slow eating, it also helps me avoid overindulgence -- instead of 2 pieces of cake eaten quickly, I have 1 (or even 1/2) piece and make every individual bite count. Put simply, I appreciate the meal more if I take it slow, pay attention, and "eat in the moment."