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Patrika Tsai
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Patrika M. Tsai, MD, MPH, is a pediatric gastroenterologist at...

Patrika Tsai

Monday, February 26, 2007
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As a kid, I remember hearing that you should chew each bite 20 times. Aside from ensuring that you do not swallow too big a bite that could get stuck or cause choking, it definitely makes you eat more slowly. In today’s world of eating “on the run,” taking the time to chew may be more importa...
  1. Not eating enough
    Emily
    Friday, March 02, 2007 at 04:41 PM
    Sometimes I find that if I eat too slowly - taking breaks between bites - I end up full earlier but get hungrier within a couple of hours.  Is it better to eat slowly and follow it up with a snack later, or to eat a bigger meal to begin with?
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  2. mastication
    Anonymous
    Sunday, March 04, 2007 at 12:44 AM
    I masticate every night.
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