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What happens when you have the exact same meal but change the speed at which you eat it? In a randomized trial, researchers put this question to the test. Their findings support slowing down and chewing thoroughly.
References
1. Buchanan K, Sheffield J. Why do diets fail? An exploration of dieters' experiences using thematic analysis. J Health Psychol. 2017;22(7):906-915. doi:10.1177/1359105315618000
2. Andrade AM, Greene GW, Melanson KJ. Eating slowly led to decreases in energy intake within meals in healthy women. J Am Diet Assoc. 2008;108(7):1186-1191. doi:10.1016/j.jada.2008.04.026
What happens when you have the exact same meal but change the speed at which you eat it? In a randomized trial, researchers put this question to the test. Their findings support slowing down and chewing thoroughly.
References
1. Buchanan K, Sheffield J. Why do diets fail? An exploration of dieters' experiences using thematic analysis. J Health Psychol. 2017;22(7):906-915. doi:10.1177/1359105315618000
2. Andrade AM, Greene GW, Melanson KJ. Eating slowly led to decreases in energy intake within meals in healthy women. J Am Diet Assoc. 2008;108(7):1186-1191. doi:10.1016/j.jada.2008.04.026
