A Japanese study has found that choosing the right type of meal rather than eating order changes chewing and meal duration. This offers insights on preventing obesity and highlights the importance of healthier eating habits.“Eating slowly is widely recommended for obesity prevention,” says lead researcher Professor Katsumi Iizuka at Fujita Health University. “But people often don’t know how to implement this advice. Our study shows that simply choosing the right type of meal, such as a bento instead of fast food, can naturally extend meal duration and encourage more mindful eating.”
