Next Post: Monday November 30, 2015: Powerful Tip #28 – Don’t Eat Meals in a Frenzied Rush
Whatever good intentions were associated with this rule, they have outlived their usefulness. As a society, we demonstrate little ability to self-regulate our eating by recognizing our satiety. We grossly overeat, have a distorted perception of normal portions and emotionally value food in a destructive manner. Teaching children to clean their plate, as opposed to learning to appreciate feeling satisfied, is a major contributor to the development of obesity. Children should be encouraged to eat what feels comfortable and then happily stop eating.
Next Post: Monday November 30, 2015: Powerful Tip #28 – Don’t Eat Meals in a Frenzied Rush
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