Why eat slowly? A gentle guide

Your body runs on a delay

Feeling full isn't instant. As you eat, your stomach and gut send signals to your brain, and those signals take a while to build. It's often said that it takes around 20 minutes to feel satisfied. When a meal is over in seven, the message arrives after the plate is already empty.

What slowing down can feel like

People who slow their meals down often describe:

• Feeling lighter after eating, rather than heavy or overstuffed.
• Tasting more. Flavor and texture get the attention they deserve.
• Calmer evenings, especially for people who live with acid reflux and find rushed dinners uncomfortable.
• More connection, because a slower meal leaves room for conversation.

Lohi is a wellness app, not a medical device. If you have a health condition, talk to your doctor.

Simple ways to slow down

1. Put the fork down between bites. It is the single easiest pause.
2. Take smaller bites. They naturally take longer to enjoy.
3. Sip water halfway through.
4. Sit down to eat, away from the desk when you can.
5. Notice one thing about each dish: a flavor, a color, a texture.

Where Lohi fits

Good intentions fade by the second bite. Lohi keeps the pause in mind for you: it notices when you start eating, counts bites per minute and sends one gentle tap when the pace gets quick. See how Lohi works.