The speed at which a person consumes food often becomes his enemy and, on the contrary, an ally for extra pounds.
The signal of satiety reaches the brain only 15–20 minutes after the start of the meal.
If you finish it early, it's easy to exceed your actual calorie needs.
That is why those people who manage to empty their plate in 5-10 minutes risk having to struggle with the sad consequences of overeating for years.
You can overcome a habit through conscious control over every movement.
A fork or spoon placed on the table after each bite creates the pause necessary for the “dialogue” between the stomach and the brain.
Reducing portion sizes on the device, chewing slowly until smooth and sipping water between meals speeds up the feeling of satiety.
Music playing in the background can be an unusual assistant.
The thing is that rhythmic compositions imperceptibly dictate the tempo, while calm melodies make us prolong the pleasure.
Even the choice of dishes plays a role, and a very significant one.
Small plates and narrow glasses deceive the perception, reducing volumes without any effort on our part.
Gradually, new habits—putting down your fork between bites, taking small bites and chewing them thoroughly—rebuild your relationship with food, turning lunch from a race into a real ritual of enjoyment.
