Increasingly,
we have become a nation of mindless eaters. Some federal scientists have been watching us, and particularly where we eat. Their observations, described in a
report issued last week, suggest that a substantial share of calorie consumption occurs as a "secondary" activity. Like snacking, or dining when our mind is focused on something else - usually watching TV or driving.
One tip to avoid overeating: Pay attention to what you consume. Listen to the body. When it's hungry, eat slowly (because satiety cues take a while to develop and register). And when the body says it's had enough, accept that. Put down the fork. Drop the cookie you were about to bite. Pitch out what remains in your beverage glass or soft-drink can.
Comment: The results show that some are born heroes? On the contrary, the results could point to the existence of a sub-species within the human race that remains cool under stressful situations because it does not experience emotions: psychopaths.