| One should not eat too fast to avoid entry of food particles in nasal passage. By eating with normal speed, the person is able to ascertain the qualities and taste of the food or even detect any defects in the food. [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]]1/25.7] | | One should not eat too fast to avoid entry of food particles in nasal passage. By eating with normal speed, the person is able to ascertain the qualities and taste of the food or even detect any defects in the food. [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]]1/25.7] |
| One should not eat too slow. Eating too slow can affect satiety and lead to eating in excess quantity. As the time passes, the cooked food becomes cold and is not digested properly. [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]]1/25.8] | | One should not eat too slow. Eating too slow can affect satiety and lead to eating in excess quantity. As the time passes, the cooked food becomes cold and is not digested properly. [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]]1/25.8] |
− | A research on eating speed shows that eating quickly (within 9 minutes) leads to poor digestion, increased weight gain, and lower satisfaction. However, slow eating for 29 minutes showed better digestion, better hydration, easier weight loss or maintenance, and greater satisfaction. <ref> Available from https://www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-slow-eating#:~:text=At%20the%20University%20of%20Rhode,consumed%203.1%20ounces%20per%20minute. Cited on 03/07/2020</ref> Mindful eating has suggested ideal eating time as 20 minutes with complete attention on meals. <ref> Available from https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/distracted-eating-may-add-to-weight-gain-201303296037 accessed on 06/07/2020 </ref>12 | + | A research on eating speed shows that eating quickly (within 9 minutes) leads to poor digestion, increased weight gain, and lower satisfaction. However, slow eating for 29 minutes showed better digestion, better hydration, easier weight loss or maintenance, and greater satisfaction. <ref> Available from https://www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-slow-eating#:~:text=At%20the%20University%20of%20Rhode,consumed%203.1%20ounces%20per%20minute. Cited on 03/07/2020</ref>Mindful eating has suggested ideal eating time as 20 minutes with complete attention on meals.<ref name="mindful eating"/> |