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Slow Down for A Healthy Weight

HEALTH & WELLNESS

 

05.30.2014

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If you’re the type who rushes through meals, try to relax and eat more slowly this summer.

 

Not only does it make dining more enjoyable, it can help you maintain a healthy weight. A recent study showed that women who ate slowly not only took in fewer calories, they had a greater feeling of fullness at the end of the meal and even an hour later.

 

Source: University of Rhode Island Study 2006

 

Image Credits: Antonio Guillem/Shutterstock.com

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