Although people know that eating with hands provides more health benefits than using spoons or forks, many people are unaware of what those benefits are. Similarly, eating with hands can also cause health problems in certain situations.
Advantages:
Effective digestion
We have beneficial bacteria in our body and on our skin that protect us from harmful bacteria in the environment. When you put food in your mouth with the help of your fingers, you are unconsciously introducing beneficial bacteria into the body that support proper digestion.
Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes
Generally, food is eaten quickly using a spoon and fork, while on the other hand, eating too quickly has been attributed to blood sugar imbalance. It increases the risk of type 2 diabetes. So instead of using spoons, eat with your hands to deliberately slow down while eating, thereby reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes as much as possible.
Eat slowly
When you eat with your hands, you eat more slowly than using a spoon or fork. Also during this time you are experiencing your food with all your senses which makes your eating process more efficient.
Better blood circulation
Eating with hands is beneficial as it also exercises the muscles of the hands which helps in blood circulation. Hand movements help improve blood flow, which has a positive effect on the overall health of the body.
Helps you stay fit
In addition to the above benefits, according to two studies published in the journal Appetite, researchers found that eating with hands instead of a spoon promotes feelings of fullness and satiety.
hygenic
Eating with your hands is also much healthier in terms of hygiene because you wash your hands several times a day, whereas spoons or forks etc. are washed only once or twice a day.
Avoid overeating
Eating with your hands encourages you to eat more slowly, which can help you feel satisfied with less food and prevent overeating and weight gain.
Disadvantages
1) If our hands are not clean then the germs can enter through our food and can cause very deadly diseases.
2) If the food is too hot it can burn our hands
3) If nails are long, food particles can get stuck in them which can cause diseases.
4) If some lotions, sanitizers or other substances are used on the skin before eating, the taste of these substances can be added to your food and it can sometimes be dangerous.
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