Is eating quickly bad for your health?

Written by: Mantasha Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

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How Fast Do You Eat?

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Possible Health Effects

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Fast Eating & Type-2 Diabetes Risk

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Fast Eating & Weight Gain

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Why Slow Down?

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How to Eat Slower

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Simple Mindful Eating Tip

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Takeaway

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