Avoid These When You’re Eating!

Eating while doing other activities are something common to do these days, as we get busier and busier each day. We know it is not right, but is it even safe? And how do we “eat safely” so it won’t negatively affect our body? Before we answer all those questions, let’s check out some Fimela readers eating habit. “Eating while working is the way. Especially when I’m on a deadline, it is impossible for me to go out and have lunch.” -Sarah, 24 years- 

“I usually eat while using my gadget. BBM or messaging, I just can’t live without my gadget!” -Tata, 22 years old-

Breakfast on Screen

With hectic schedule everyday, you often have to enjoy your lunch in front of your lovely computer. The same scenario happens to those who often watch a movie or playing with their gadgets. Warning! The distraction can increase the amount of food you consume which will eventually lead to unwanted weight gain. Stress at work which is combined with the abundant of snacks available on your desk is a bad recipe for over-snacking. So stay away from any screens or gadgets and you will be free from weight gain problem!  



“I usually have breakfast while driving to work. You know how bad Jakarta’s traffic is. I’m afraid I’m not going to make it on time to work if I have breakfast at home. So I have to eat breakfast while enjoying the traffic.”

-Ine, 27 years old- 





Driving Under the Food Influence

Screen off, this is another thing you need to worry about. Driving while eating is dangerous! So stop thinking that having breakfast while driving is acceptable. Besides, how can you enjoy the taste of your food when you have to constantly be alert about the traffic around you?

“….Sometimes what I hate about going to wedding receptions is actually the buffet eating part. When you expect to enjoy your food, you have to face an overly crowded place while struggling to carry your handbag and souvenir instead. Too much hassle.”

-Carla, 29 years old-

Standing Still

Being on a standing position, means being on a tense condition. This is because the organs in the center of your nerve system that are used to balance your body work really hard to ensure you are standing steadily. The problem is, the most important requirement for our digestion system to be able to process food properly is being relaxed. Unfortunately, most people held their parties applying the standing party concept which forces us to stand, eat, and wear high heels! To overcome this awkward eating position, try to grab an empty seats that are uaully available in the corner of the room.




“I love eating spicy food. But when it’s too spicy I tend to drink lots and lots of water. Of course I feel bloated afterwards, but there’s also a strange satisfying feeling about it…”

-Anissa, 22 years old- 

Too Much Water

For the sake of our health, drinking lots of water is indeed advised. However, when we drink too much water during our meal, we will only block the digestion system. Try to only drink enough water before or two hours after meal so the body can maximize the absorption of the nutritions.

“We I’m too hungry, I tend to overeat. I will eat whatever it is that is served in front of me. I feel a bit suffocated and bloated afterwards. I deserve that I guess.”

-Mila, 30 years old-





Speed Eating

Consuming food too fast makes the brain unaware that your stomach is already full. This caused two things, firstly, bloated stomach due to the amount of air that goes in to the stomach and secondly, because the brain does not know that you are already full, we tend to eat too much carbohydrate. Be careful, this is also the culprit of a successful weight gain!

Don’t take your eating habit lightly!