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Longer Mealtimes Are Better

One way to reduce your risk for heartburn is to take more time eating your meals. Health experts at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston say that taking a half hour to eat lunch, for example, is better for you than wolfing down a sandwich in five minutes.

Publication Source: Medical University of South Carolina
Online Source: Medical University of South Carolina http://www.musc.edu/
Online Editor: Sinovic, Dianna
Online Medical Reviewer: Godsey, Cynthia M.S., M.S.N., APRN
Online Medical Reviewer: Lambert, J.G. M.D.
Date Last Reviewed: 3/28/2005
Date Last Modified: 3/28/2005