Is it bad habit? To take more time for eating

I do not think that eating quickly is the main cause of an ulcer ... that is more the food choice, stress and other factors that cause ulcers. Eating too quickly can/does cause digestive problems, though. I also agree that it is not only an individual habit but also a cultural thing. Many of our individual habits come from how we were raised, and some of that comes from what culture/country we were raised in. Therefore, it makes sense that the culture in which we were raised would be a factor. In addition, I wanted to point out here that - while it is not really what this discussion is about - breakfast is a very important meal. It gives our body energy for the day, and it also boosts our metabolism, so we will burn more calories and our body will function more efficiently ... or at least that is what many of the experts say.

I believe both factors -- individual habits and national cultures -- play a role. By example breakfast is the less important meal in France, and is very important in UK.

Yes friend you are right eating foods quickly are arise the stomach problem I hear in two to three responses. But friend this is not depend upon the culture because culture is not said eat slowly or fast this is depend upon individual habit. Thanks to join my discussion.

Haha..it means our habit is same I also forget to chew the foods. I take only 10 minutes for eating. Now I confirmed we are the sis haha... because one quality is the same.

You are right dadi ma if eating fast means no good digestion. My MIL also told me chew properly and eat slowly. I want to change my habit but forget if while eating.

Hmmm but friend how much time you take 1 hours if yes it is not good. But you are right when we seat with friends or company employees we cant finish our foods fast. Thanks to share your view.

hahhahha friend I am also opposite of you like your husband I finished my meals with in 5 minutes no chance to taste. thanks to share your nice view.

Nyahahah!! That's fine my friend. People are different in many ways.hihihi...

Ohhh really my dear smily friend the gases problem may arise if finish the meals hurry thanks to tell me this because my habit is finish my meals with in 5 minutes. Now I will care it hmmm this is the secret of your health chew the food slowly slowly with taste nice.... hahha...I will also try this.

You are right if we eat slowly means better chewing and nice digestion. I also want to change my habit fast eating.

You are right my friend chewing properly means better digestion. thanks to saying benefits of slow eating and joining my discussion.

Totally agree with venkataraman_vc - eating at a relaxed rate is MUCH better for your health. The French get it right on that front: meals are meant to be enjoyed, not swallowed quickly and forgotten. Of course, the 5-hour-long Christmas dinners are a bit excessive. Personally, I eat fairly quickly but that's because I'm the person preparing it all and serving it and so on. I haven't had in uninterrupted meal in months.

Thanks to provide nice view friend really you are right at least 10 to 15 minutes is sufficient for eating.

Thanks to suggest me dear friend really eating foods fast is not good I know my habit is not good but I cant change because when I seat for eating I forget to chew it properly and finished my meals hurry with in 5 minutes. I also a fast eater like you means our habit is same not good hahah.....now we can make competition who is the fast eater.

Ohhh God uncle you are the first persons and your habit is same like me 5 to 10 minutes for eating. Yes eat in relaxed manner is good.

Surekha: doctors suggest eating slowly. it is because when we eat slowly we can chew the food fully and enjoy eating. On the other hand nowadays for lack of time --especially--IT boys and girls eat so fast that it affect digestion system also. It may work when they are young. But after their becoming old they have to change the habit and eat slowly. In my case I know the advantage but still since i am used to fast eating I do it. I am aware i should change this habit. May be when we eat slowly we will eat less and it may be good for weight management also.!!

Means you are like me few minutes for eating. Keep quite while eating is good habit. Nice habit pay full attention only on eating.

Ohhh yes busy person like fast eating but most of the persons opinion is proper chewing the meals is good for body and digestion.

You are right friend properly chewing is necessary for good digestion. You are right food in my mouth and take second piece.

Oh, thank you for the honor of best response, especially after so short of a time. I used to be a quick eater as well, especially if I really liked what I was eating. My mom used to tell me constantly to slow down and enjoy my food. Later, I learned that she was right ... there are a lot of benefits to eating more slowly. If I do not like something but it is healthy for me so I should still eat it anyway, then I will eat it first and quickly. Then, I will slow down and enjoy the rest of my meal.

Wow! great response friend and thanks to telling the benefits of slow eating. Really it is good habit and I will change my habit because I am fast eater. I like your response.

Nice friend it means you thinking is good not eating food in hurry. You eat with taste it means you are a good cook I will came in your house for lunch or dinner. Are you ready means Welcome me or anger on me when I will came hahahh....

I will always welcome you with all food I have. But my food is different than yours. I would be scared that you would not like it

Yes I should try it taking proper time for eating. Proper chewing the meals is good for digestion I will change my habit. Thanks to share your view.

You are slow eating is good for stomach and for digestion. But I always forget if start the eating.