A Food Tip: Avoid the Overeater’s Stomach Ache
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Too much of this…
…will lead to this in no time!
It’s not rocket science people, if you eat past your full point you are going to feel bloated, stuffed and uncomfortable (see the second photograph). However, that does not stop us from stuffing ourselves like a Thanksgiving turkey (I’m 100% guilty of this). Some foods, like cheesecake, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese and cupcakes for example, are just too good not to completely inhale. I know this, but every single time I eat until I hurt, I kick myself and vow to never do it again. And low and behold friends, here I am again, with an upset tummy because I overstuffed myself on a delicious chicken Greek salad. So, in order to better myself, my health and fit into my teeny dress, I did some research on how I can avoid this horrible feeling.
Enjoy Your Food One Piece at a Time
This picture sums up the key to not stuffing yourself, enjoy your indulgence one tiny piece at a time. This article is coinciding with October 31st not by coincidence my friends. I’m a candy addict and if I’m not completely careful, I can easily eat an entire plastic pumpkin pail full of bite size Reese cups and Kit-Kats in one foul swoop. And the candy wrappers will be my only indication to what I actually ate, because I won’t remember. When you eat food too fast and too quickly, you don’t give your brain enough time to register what it is and what it tastes like. So this Halloween, instead of eating a bag of bite-size goodies yourself in 10 minutes, carefully unwrap one piece at a time and savor it. You’ll be surprised at how much longer that candy will last. (Unless you live in my house, where every man is for himself). Also, by eating one bite at a time, you can get your craving satisfied with just a few bites instead of the entire helping.
Eat Your Food Slowly
Chew slowly to enjoy and savor each bite and eat less overall!
Have you ever noticed that many naturally thin people are slow eaters? I didn’t believe this stereotype until I did my research and I was shocked to see how many studies have proven this point. People who eat slower and savor every bite eat less and weigh less than those who eat faster and overeat. Why is this? Our brains take 20 minutes to start signaling a feeling of fullness so the faster you eat, the higher chance you have of overeating. Food is meant to be enjoyed, so why not savor every single morsel?
It’s not hard to eat past our full points, trust me, I know this first hand. But this is one stomach ache that is 100% preventable. Next time you are face to face with a slice of triple chocolate cream cake, enjoy it one slow bite at a time. Not only will you eat less, but you will enjoy it more and for longer.
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