These days it's hard to keep up with the pace of life unless you do multitasking. The pace of life has increased with time. That's why many people are accustomed to watching TV and eating, whether they don't want to spend time watching their favorite show or web series or want to enjoy their meal more. But experts say that this habit is having a bad effect on health. Let's find out what harm is caused by this habit.
Danger of overeating
When watching TV while eating, the mind is not focused on food. So how much are you eating? You cannot notice what you are eating. So there is a risk of overeating. The brain does not know much about how much food the body needs. As a result, digestive problems and weight gain may occur.
Danger of eating more junk
Many times people choose junk food like chips rather than nutritious food to eat while watching TV. They eat packaged food. It damages health in many ways. It can cause all kinds of ailments from obesity to heart disease.
Many studies have shown that binge watching TV or eating is causing obesity problem even in children. Experts say that eating while watching TV slows down the metabolic rate.
Conditions like poor quality of food, lack of knowledge about the food being consumed, and not recognizing the level of satisfaction are caused by eating while watching TV. This can be a major cause of weight gain. Experts point out that no matter how much you eat, you feel like you are eating. Experts are making some suggestions to reduce the negative effects of food consumed while watching TV.
⦿ Take a long breath before starting to eat. It increases your concentration. Therefore, the focus is not diverted from what we are eating.
⦿ First, the color and appearance of the food should be fully observed with the eyes. Then enjoy the smell. This is how you should start eating with the experience of all your senses.
⦿ Take time to chew and enjoy every bite you take in your mouth and eat slowly.
⦿ Eat only when you are hungry. Stop eating as soon as your stomach is full.
⦿ It is very important to focus on eating calmly without any distractions like TV, phone, computer.
⦿ Appreciate the way the eating plan is prepared. Be grateful for the meals that nourish you.
⦿ By following the mindful eating technique, you can get into the habit of focusing on your meals. As part of this, taking a raisin and noticing its color, feeling its appearance, taking it into the mouth and enjoying the taste, chewing well and swallowing is called resin eating meditation.
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