“Eat slowly and chew each bite 20 times,” promulgating the popular saying.

A study conducted in Japan with 3287 individuals between 30 and 69 years of age, who were questioned about their eating habits with an emphasis on speed of eating, shows that it is true that fast food is fattening and does not help us achieve a balanced diet in our lives.

If you eat fast food, do not give your stomach time to send satiety signals, so you eat a larger amount.

Tips on eating well and eating slowly;

1. Do not skip meals and make a small snack or snack midmorning or midafternoon. This will avoid coming to the table hungry.

2. Eat slowly and in an environment without distractions like television.

3. Waiting time between lunch and dessert. In most cases, the dessert and not taken because it appears the feeling of satiety.

And remember, eating a balanced diet will improve health.