Rajesh Singh Rajesh Singh Asked 6 months ago

Does eating slow help with weight loss?

My doctor advised me to eat more slowly to help with digestion. I've also heard that changing eating pace can help with weight loss. Is there any scientific basis that eating slow helps with weight loss?

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Sanjay Dutt Sanjay Dutt Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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During my recent checkup at Kokilaben Hospital, the doctor clearly advised me that chewing food slowly actually gives the brain time to register fullness. This simple habit prevents overeating. It is best to ask your physician how to structure your meals properly.

Tanvi Shah Tanvi Shah Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

With only 5 hours of sleep and running around for office, I barely have time to chew, let alone eat slowly! But honestly, whenever I actually take my time to eat without looking at my screen, I feel full with much less food. So there is definitely some truth to it.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, absolutely. Chewing your food slowly helps your stomach digest better and prevents overeating.

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Kriti Nair Kriti Nair Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Managing PCOS has taught me that weight loss is very complex and slow eating alone won't solve it. However, it definitely helps in better digestion and hormone regulation. I try to eat mindfully, but please consult your gynecologist for a proper plan.

Meera Banerjee Meera Banerjee Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I know how stressful it feels when you are trying everything and still not seeing the scale budge. I used to gulp down food in anxiety, which made me feel bloated and guilty. Learning to slow down and breathe while eating really helped heal my relationship with food.

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Harpal Singh Harpal Singh Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Our elders always told us to chew each bite thirty-two times. In my seventy years of life, I have seen that those who eat in a hurry always suffer from stomach bloating and weight issues. Eating peacefully is a great blessing.

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