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Recite the Alphabet While Chewing to Eat Less [Mind Hacks]
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31 Dec 2009
Do you tear through tasty food, only to realize 20 minutes later that, well, your probably didn’t need that much? Chewing big bits of food at least 25 times might help—and that’s nearly a full alphabet countdown.
Photo by TheGiantVermin.
The UK edition of Men’s Health offers a few tips on eating without eating too much. They cite this bit of science for the quirky suggestion of reciting the alphabet:
Masticating while mentally reciting the alphabet could help you feel fuller for longer, says a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Participants who chewed nuts 40 times, rather than 25 times reported greater satiety.
But maybe you’re at a business lunch, or want to chime in on what your friend is telling you. We’d suggest reserving the 25-count bites for when the other person is making a point—or combining the alphabet chew with the thoughtful sandwich pause technique. Hitting 25 on every single bite might be very annoying, but every so often, it might help you realize just how much you’re putting down.
Got your own tricks for teaching yourself that you’ve had enough? Pass the salt and share them in the comments.
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3 Responses to Recite the Alphabet While Chewing to Eat Less [Mind Hacks]
Amber
February 10th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
If she really does have depression, then it's probably very difficult for her to control her emotions. Personally, I've had depression for a very long time, and sometimes I would get so upset over the smallest things.
It sounds like she's got some issues with the way people have treated her in the past. Speaking to a therapist might help her resolve why she's feeling like that. The therapist might also suggest some depression medication, because sometimes depression and crazy mood swings are caused by chemical imbalances. It takes support and patience, though. I've been or 4 or 5 different depression medications, and I've only just finally found one that works for me ^^
(I'm taking Effexor, in case you were wondering. It's got some nasty side effects if you forget to take it, and it's expensive without insurance, but the positive effects are really nice. I was about ready to give up on life before I started taking it, and now I look back and wonder wtf I was thinking. XD)
Good luck~!
Doodlestuff
March 19th, 2010 at 2:56 am
Comparing apples & oranges again.
And, BTW, not a question.
madreluvsu
March 20th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
I think it has a lot to do with a persons child hood. Like if they were treated badly by one sex or got a lot of affection from one particular sex and felt somewhat neglected as a child if might be some sort of rebeling at first and then they realize that, that is who they are. But i really think it all stems from the childhood.