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Food Boredom - Banish It by Counting to 10

Posted on Jan 17th 2009 2:00PM by Maggie Vink

Filed Under: Nutrition & Supplements

I can remember when the speed limit was 55. Even back then, though I drove a pokey 4-cylinder Chevette, it seemed slow. We're accustomed to doing everything fast -- driving, working, running errands; everything is a race for time.

When it comes to eating, you're better off taking your time. Not only will eating slower give your brain time to get the message that your stomach is full, it also helps you enjoy your food more.

Shape Magazine recommends counting to 10 between bites. It gives you a chance to appreciate the aroma and sight of your food. Then chew slowly and enjoy the flavor fully. When you retrain yourself to enjoy food -- instead of shoveling it down as if the first one finished wins a blue ribbon -- you won't grow bored of healthy fare.

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Letitia Sweitzer 1-18-2009 @ 12:23PM

As someone trying to eat a limited quantity of healthy, low carb food and limit intake, I need to savor the good stuff for a long time because there's no more coming for a while. You're right, slow is best. May I add, when you're eating things you like (but you wish you could eat more), don't do something else while you're eating. Don't read, or check e mail, or walk around the house with food in your hand. You won't even remember eating it and you'll be saying you want some more. Look at the food, concentrate on it, appreciate it, admire it. Know you had it.
Also, if you're bored with food, add to meals something that interests you: variety, color, texture, different ways of preparing, recipes from different countries. And see http://ThePowerOfBoredom.com for the principles of beating boredom in any area of life.