But eating quickly isn’t always a harmless habit; it can potentially lead to digestive issues, blood sugar spikes, and overeating. Here’s why eating too fast can harm your health—and how to slow down.

You finish your meal in five minutes, barely tasting the food. Ten minutes later, you feel uncomfortably stuffed. Or you eat quickly and feel hungry again soon after despite consuming plenty of ...

People eat quickly for all kinds of reasons. Some have developed the habit because of modern-day time constraints. Others grew up in big families where you needed to eat quickly if you wanted seconds.