In the fast-paced life of today, we often eat faster because we are busy, which undoubtedly puts a huge strain on our digestive system. The stomach, as a vital organ of the digestive system, appeals to us: please slow down your eating and lighten my load. So why do we slow down to eat? How to eat properly to reduce the burden on the stomach? This article will go into more detail on this issue**.
1. The function and burden of the stomach.
The stomach is an expanded storage organ, and its main function is to temporarily store food and mix food with gastric juice through gastric peristalsis for the initial digestion of protein in food. The stomach wall is rich in blood vessels and nerves that are able to withstand a certain amount of pressure and expansion. However, when food enters the stomach, the stomach needs to secrete a large amount of gastric juice to digest the food, a process that requires a lot of energy and time.
When we eat too fast, the secretion of gastric juice is insufficient, and the food cannot be fully digested, which can easily cause stomach discomfort. In addition, eating too fast can also lead to excessive stomach acid, which will corrode the stomach wall, which can easily cause stomach ulcers, gastritis and other diseases in the long run. Therefore, the stomach wants us to be able to slow down and eat, giving it enough time and energy to complete the digestion work.
2. The benefits of slowing down eating.
1.Fully digest food: Slowing down eating can make gastric juice fully secreted, food can be fully digested, and stomach discomfort can be reduced.
2.Control your weight: Eating at a slower pace can help us feel fuller and avoid overeating, which can help you manage your weight.
3.Improve food absorption: Slowing down food can allow food to be well mixed with digestive enzymes, improving the nutrient absorption rate of food.
4.Reduce the risk of stomach problems: Slowing down eating can reduce gastric acid secretion and reduce the risk of stomach ulcers, gastritis and other diseases.
5.Improves mood: Slowing down your diet allows your brain to fully feel the taste and deliciousness of food, which helps to improve your mood.
3. How to slow down and eat.
1.Control the pace of eating: Chew food slowly and don't swallow in a hurry. Chew 20-30 times per bite of food to mix well with saliva.
2.Allocate time: Arrange the time of each meal reasonably and don't rush to finish eating. Meals should be kept to 20-30 minutes.
3.Avoid distractions: Avoid distracting activities such as watching TV and playing with your phone while eating, and concentrate on eating to feel the taste and texture of the food.
4.Eat in moderation: Eat in moderation according to your personal needs and avoid overeating. Stop eating when you feel full.
5.Create a good eating environment: Eating in a comfortable environment can help relax your mind and reduce the rate of eating.
Fourth, summary. The appeal of the stomach reminds us of the importance of slowing down eating for good health. By controlling the pace of eating, timing the meal, avoiding distracted eating, eating in moderation, and creating a good eating environment, we can reduce the burden on the stomach and improve digestion efficiency, so as to have a healthy stomach. Let's start now, respond to the call of the stomach, slow down to eat, and take care of our stomach.
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