This article explains very clearly the benefits of eating slowly; I would like to add that since eating slowly prevents overeating, obviously it prevents obesity and many health risks associated with it like diabetes, hypertension hearth attack, stroke, etc. There are now "Plates for eating slowly" that keep food warm to make eating slowly an enjoyable experience so we can acquire the habit.

Eating slowly is one method that can help in reducing weight.. That's because from the time one begins eating it takes the brain 20 minutes to start signaling feelings of fullness.
Fast eaters usually had already overeaten ,... before the 20 minute signal has had a chance to set in.
So slow down, take smaller bites........,to prevent consumption of extra calories in regular meals.

Did you ever notice that thin people take an awfully long time to eat their food? Eating slowly is one method that can help take off pounds.

There is lots of evidence that eating slowly helps; Google: "Eating Slowly Sites"

Eating slower gives your stomach more time to start working on the food.
When you send an entire meal down your throat in 5 minutes, you may find yourself suffering from indigestion.

oh well, nice article :)

When you eat slowly, you end up tasting your food more. This is good because the more you pay attention to your foods, the more you will prefer natural, healthy foods.

awesome article!