The length of our small intestine is almost 20 feet and the size of the stomach is just like our fist. Ideally, we should be consuming one-third solid, one-third liquid and one-third should be kept empty. Any food that is left undigested can become a potential threat as it may result in disease of excess. Prolonged constipation can give rise to colon cancer. Excess consumption of calories can lead to obesity. Excess consumption of sugar leads to diabetes. Excess consumption of fat leads to heart diseases. Thus, we should plan our meals in such a way that our stomach gets empty within 2-3 hours. There is a common belief that we should not keep our stomachs empty for long on the contrary the fact remains that we should not be over eating. If we eat moderately it allows sufficient room for healthy digestion. In Indian philosophy. Particularly in YOGA moderate eating approach is named Mitahara. The Bhagavad Gita includes verses on “Mitahara”. In chapter 6.1. It states that a Yogi must neither eat too much nor too little. The pain of disease dwells with he who eats excessively. Research shows that overeating, even in the short term, can cause insulin resistance, in which cells are resistant to taking up the glucose that insulin is trying to deliver. This in turn keeps blood sugar levels high and over time can lead to conditions like obesity and type 2 diabetes. A 2017 study found that one day of binge eating led to impaired blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity in young, healthy adults. Eating too much overtime can also lead to leptin resistance. Leptin is a hormone produced by fat cells that tells the brain you are full. The more body fat someone has, the more leptin they will have. However, in leptin resistance, the brain doesn't receive the signal from leptin to stop eating. Therefore, appetite remains high leading to a vicious cycle of continuing to overeat, which can lead to more fat gain. Overeating can also raise triglyceride levels, especially if you consume too many high-sugar foods or drink too much alcohol. Myth or Fact: If you cut down on your food intake, you'll eventually shrink your stomach so you won't be as hungry. Answer: Myth. Once you are an adult, your stomach pretty much remains the same size - unless you have surgery to intentionally make it smaller. Eating less won't shrink your stomach, but it can help to reset your "appetite thermostat" so you won't feel as hungry, and it may be easier to stick with your eating plan rather going for stomach surgery in fact, even for people who have had stomach-reducing surgeries, making their tummy no larger than a walnut, can override the small size and still gain weight. Myth or Fact: Thin people have naturally smaller stomachs than people who are heavy. Answer: Myth. While it may seem hard to believe, the size of the stomach does not correlate with weight or weight control. People who are naturally thin can have the same size or even larger stomachs as people who battle their weight throughout a lifetime. "Weight has nothing to do with the size of the stomach.
Portion control eating is advisable and can help lose weight and also keep weight off, and together these are all part of the process of having control over the food that we are eating. It definitely feels great to be in control of the food that we eat by adopting a clean eating habit. A sense and awareness related to what we are eating. How much we are eating and when we eat are extremely important. Thus, not satisfying hunger completely is a good practice when it comes to maintaining good health.
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