Research paper
Andrade AM, Greene GW, Melanson KJ. Eating slowly led to decreases in energy intake within meals in healthy women. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 2008;108(7):1186-1191.
Why we cite it
One of the first controlled studies to quantify calorie reduction from slower eating. Demonstrated a ~10% decrease in energy intake (67 kcal fewer) when healthy women ate slowly vs quickly, while also feeling more satisfied. From Melanson's Energy Balance Lab at URI, which specializes in eating rate research.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jada.2008.04.026 · PubMed 18589027 · Publisher