One suggestion for weight control is to eat slowly. Bento meals, typically eaten with chopsticks, led to longer mealtimes and more chewing than fast food like pizza. (www.fujita-hu.ac.jp)

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One suggestion for weight control is to eat slowly. Bento meals, typically eaten with chopsticks, led to longer mealtimes and more chewing than fast food like pizza. First study to isolate meal st...

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Original Title: One suggestion for weight control is to eat slowly. Bento meals, typically eaten with chopsticks, led to longer mealtimes and more chewing than fast food like pizza. First study to isolate meal structure as key factor in eating speed, offering strategy to combat obesity and promote mindful eating.

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[-] [email protected] 17 points 1 week ago

So, what they're saying is, I should put all my meals into a KONG to really slow down the pace of eating:

[-] [email protected] 9 points 1 week ago

Kongs are just to make sure your dog gets adequate microplastics in their diet. The snacks inside are a bonus

[-] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

My dog looks pretty happy when eating out of his Kong. And God knows he's about as neurospicy as I am. Maybe I should try eating out a Kong.

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