EpiGaia Blog

Most articles or blogs that discuss “healthy eating” are geared more towards the types of food, necessary nutrients, and different diets or meal plans. But one article on Examiner.com (in the Sacramento edition, by Mykim Tran) takes things one step further: she actually discusses the mechanics of eating.

Mykim suggests eating in moderation, chewing slowly, and not watching television while eating. According to her article, we don’t eat just to survive anymore - we eat for enjoyment, or, conversely, if we’re depressed- and often we eat much more than is necessary.

She suggests chewing more slowly to “taste more of the sweet and delicious favors of the food.” Plus, eating slowly and chewing thoroughly gives the stomach time to realize that it’s full, and helps it digest food more efficiently.

Mykim also recommends not eating while watching television, because “when you watch television, you are focusing on the television and not on what and how much food you are consuming.”

These are some good points to consider - but make sure you’re eating the right foods and paying attention to proper nutrition while you implement these tips.

Tags: diet, nutrition