2013高中英语阅读素材：细嚼慢咽的五个雄辩理由.docVIP

细嚼慢咽的五个雄辩理由 One of the problems in our daily lives is that many of us rush through the day, with no time for anything……and when we have time to get a bite to eat, we gobble it down. That leads to stressful,unhealthy living.And with the simpe but powerful act of eating slower, we can begin to reverse that lifestyle immediately. How hard is it? You take smaller bites, you chew each bite slower and longer, and you enjoy your meal longer.It takes a few minutes extra each meal, and yet it can have profound effects.You may have already heard of the Slow Food Movement started in Italy almost two decades ago to counter the fast food movement. Everyting that fast food is, Slow Food isnt.If you read the Slow Food Manifesto, youll see that its not just about health--its about a lifestyle. And whether you want to adopt that lifestyle or not, there are some reasons you should consider the simple act of eating slower.LOSE WEIGHT. A great number of studies confirm that just by eating slower, youll consume fewer calories--in fact,enough to lose 200 pounds a year without doing anything defferent or eating anyting different. The reason is that it takes about 20 minutes for our brains to register that were full. If we eat fast, we can continue eating past the point where were full. If we eat slowly, we have time to realize were full, and stop in time. Now, I would still recommend that you eat healthier foods, but if youre looking to losing weight, eating slowly should be a part of your new lifestyle.ENJOY YOUR FOOD. The reason is just as powerful, in my opinion. Its hard to enjoy your food if it goes by too quickly. In fact, I think its fine to eat sinful foods (desserts,fried foods,pizza,etc.)if you eat a small amount slowly. Think about it: you want to eat sinful food because they taste good. But if you eat them fast, whats the point? If you eat them slowly, you can get the same amount of great taste, but with less going into your stomach. Thats math that works for me. A