Is Eating Too Bad For Health? This Is An Expert Explanation

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JAKARTA - In the midst of daily busyness, many of us are used to eating in a hurry, either because they are being chased by time, while watching TV or thinking about a long list of jobs. But have you ever thought that fast eating habits can have an impact on health?

Reporting from the BBC Food page, according to Dr. Sai Krishna Gudidari University of Manitoba, the ideal duration to spend one serving of food is about 10'20 minutes. The duration of time spent while eating can be an indicator of whether a person is a fast or slow eater.

Generally, if a person consumes his food within 10 minutes or less, it can be categorized as a quick display. On the other hand, if the meal time reaches 20 minutes or more, then the person is considered a slow wait.

This time range shows how each individual provides an opportunity for the body to feel and recognize signals of fullness naturally.

Pill Reema nutritionist adds some signs you may eat too fast as:

- Always finish eating first than other people

- Stomach feels bloating or bloating after eating

- Too full or uncomfortable after eating

- Still want to snack or eat again after finishing eating

The Health Impact Of Fast Eating Habits

1. Digestive Disorder

Fast eating can make us swallow more air, which can cause bloating and discomfort. In addition, factors such as stress and types of food also play a role in worsening digestion.

2. Type-2 Diabetes Risk

Dr. Gudi found that there was a relationship between fast eating and increasing risk of being subject to type-2 diabetes. This happens because the brain takes about 20 minutes to send a signal of fullness.

If a person eats too fast, the body tends to receive more food before feeling full which eventually causes excessive calorie consumption.

In addition, fast eating habits can also trigger the release of certain substances in the body that have the potential to increase insulin resistance, thereby increasing the risk of blood sugar levels and type-2 diabetes.

3. Increase weight

Research by Dr. Toshiaki Ohkuma found that people who eat fast have a higher average BMI and are twice as at risk of obesity.

Eating quickly makes us swallow more calories before the body gives a signal of being full and chewing less, so the signal of fullness does not work optimally. Obesity itself increases the risk of diseases such as type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

How To Get Used To Eating Slowly

One simple way is by moderate eating. According to Dr. Michael Mantzios, mindful eating means really eating foods such as taste, texture, aroma and realizing each bite.

To practice it:

- Prepare a small note next to the plate that reads a reminder like "What does it feel like? How does it smell? How is the texture?"

- No need to write when eating, just make it a reminder.

- If the mind floats, realized and return to focus on food.

By itself, this habit will slow down the way we eat.