Unit 64:Chew thoroughly,eat slowly
第64单元:细嚼慢咽
Most of us eat way too quickly.
大多数的人吃东西都吃得太快了。
And that may be one reason why we eat too much-because our stomachs need time to realize they're full.
那可能是我们吃得太多的原因之一,因为我们的胃是需要时间来了解自己是不是已经填满食物了。
What's more,research shows that food eaten quickly may be more readily stored as fat.
再者,研究报告显示,快速下咽的食物很可能比较容易囤积为脂肪。
Chew your food slowly, as much as a dozen chews per mouthful.
要慢慢地咀嚼你的食物。每一口食物要咀嚼十二次之多。
Put your fork or spoon down bettween bites.Take a break halfway through the meal.
每吃一口后就把叉子或汤匙放下。吃到一半时可以暂停一下。
Punctuate your meal with pleasant conversation with a companion. Play with your food.
也可以不时地和朋友愉快地交谈来中断一下你的进食,或者拨弄你的食物。
Do whatever it takes to make your meal last.
用各种办法来延长你用餐的时间。
You' 11 eat less and enjoy it more.
这样你会吃得少,却享受得多。