The Vice-O-Meter: Dr. Oz Helps You Kick Your Worst Habits
Just how bad is it to eat a whole bag of chips in one sitting? Or sip more than one glass of wine a day? Here, a ranking of the things we do when we think no one's looking and how to stop.
By Dr. Mehmet Oz
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Speed Eating
Vice-O-Meter: 7
The Harm:
Wolfing down your food might save you some time today, but it can have serious consequences tomorrow. Multiple studies have linked eating too quickly with being overweight. The likely cause: It takes the brain about 20 minutes to register that the stomach is full, so by the time a speed eater feels satiated, she's already eaten too much.
The Cure:
Slow the pace of your meal by chewing more before your swallow. Bonus: You may get more nutrients, and you might even feel fuller longer. In an American Journal of Clinical Nutrition study, subjects who chewed almonds 40 times were less hungry two hours later than those who chewed the nuts 25 times.
From the
August 2012 issue of
O, The Oprah MagazineAs a reminder, always consult your doctor for medical advice and treatment before starting any program.
