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hi deb
great minds think alike, but not all talk in aphorisms lol
I'm catching up on my posts in date order, and have just come across your
knowledgeable explanation of the brain delay thing.

The hypothalamus is the part of the brain which registers if we are
hungry or thirsty, empty or full...But it is a little slow at doing
this, so if a person waits until they "feel" thirsty to drink, 
by
that time we are already somewhat dehydrated. It senses feelings of
hunger the same way. I believe it takes at least ten to fifteen
minutes to really feel full, so when in doubt just slow down you pace
to let you brain catch up.

yes, so there are lots of good reasons to chew, chew, chew. funny how what
parents or grandparents said and seemed like just a saying, has a basis 
in
good health.

cheers

jen



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