About this episode
Michael Mosley explores how eating slowly can improve health and digestion.
In our bustling modern lives, it can be all too easy to wolf down our meals on the go, and never take the time to enjoy them properly. In this episode, Michael Mosley finds out how simply slowing down the speed at which you eat can help you feel full for longer, snack less, and improve your digestion. Michael speaks to Dr Sarah Berry from the department of nutritional sciences at King's College London, who shares findings showing that eating slower can reduce your blood sugar response to food, as well as reducing your calorie intake. Our volunteer Stewart tries to make eating slowly a habit in an attempt to improve his sleep. Series Producer: Nija Dalal-Small Science Producer: Christine Johnston Researcher: William Hornbrook Researcher: Sophie Richardson Production Manager: Maria Simons Editor: Zoë Heron Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts A BBC Studios production for BBC Sounds / BBC Radio 4.
People in this episode
Host: Michael Mosley
Guest: Dr Sarah Berry
Topics covered
- eating habits
- health
- nutrition
- digestion
- blood sugar
- calorie intake
Keywords
- eat slowly
- health benefits
- nutrition
- digestion
- blood sugar response
- calorie intake
- eating habits
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: King's College London
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