eat slowly

/iːt ˈsloʊli/

consume food at a leisurely pace

The doctor advised him to eat slowly to improve digestion.

The doctor recommended eating at a slower pace to help with digestion.

informal

to consume food at a relaxed pace, taking smaller bites and chewing thoroughly

She reminded her child to eat slowly to avoid choking.

She told her child to take smaller bites and chew carefully.

Eating slowly helps you savor the flavors of your meal.

Taking time to eat allows you to enjoy the taste of your food.

This phrase is often used to promote mindful eating and better digestion.

Collocations

eat slowly and chewto take smaller bites and chew thoroughlyeat slowly to digestto consume food at a pace that aids digestion

to thoroughly masticate food before swallowing

to enjoy the taste and experience of eating

Eating slowly can help you feel full faster and improve digestion.

Eating slowly is often recommended for better digestion and weight management.

Combination of the verb 'eat' and the adverb 'slowly', both from Old English origins.

This phrase is commonly used in health and wellness contexts to encourage better eating habits.

eat

to consume food

root

slowly

at a leisurely pace

adverb

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