Many of us have hectic lifestyles. We often are seen busy managing our work, family and other additional commitments. Whether you are a full time parent or/and a nine-to-six office worker, there are so many different things that needs to be done every single day. Our way around it is to squeeze in meal time where we mindlessly forced down our food which often cause horrible symptoms of heartburn and indigestion.
Heartburn & Indigestion
Eating too fast can cause heartburn and indigestion especially when we do not chew enough before we force a big bite down the throat which will then cause more stomach acid to help digest it later on. If you've ever dealt with acid reflux, then you know it is wildly unpleasant. This can propagate your odds of getting heartburn.
Bloated
In addition, while we are gulping food down, we will swallow a lot of air with each bite which can also cause discomfort. The pockets of air bubbles in your stomach can cause bloating, gas, and just make you feel uncomfortable. In fact, most belching is caused by swallowing excess air by doing things like eating too fast or drinking carbonated beverages.
Overeating
Apart from this, eating too quickly can cause you to lose touch with your body's signals of fullness and hunger, making it easy to eat to the point of discomfort. It takes an approximately 20 to 30 minutes for your food to reach your stomach and then for your stomach to tell your brain that you are full.
It is important to pay attention to your body, your hunger and how much you have actually eaten as eating absent-mindedly can be a big factor in weight gain. This is because when you are not paying attention to what you are eating, it is harder for you to realize when you are actually satisfied and full. Learn more about mindful eating in another of our article here. Anyone who has overdone on a big meal can attest the uncomfortable feeling of over-fullness.
Metabolic syndrome
Fast eaters are likely to develop metabolic syndrome. It is a combination of disorders that increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and strokes. Those disorders include high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and low HDL cholesterol levels. They can all be harmful on their own, but if they're diagnosed together, then the chance of developing cardiovascular problems goes up even further. In other words, wolfing down your food may be associated with all sorts of serious health conditions later on in life. Eating more slowly may be a crucial lifestyle change to help prevent metabolic syndrome.
It is important that people take the time to choose healthy balanced options, rather than just reaching for ready meals or takeaways. You can read more about healthy balance between ready meals and frozen food here.
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