{"id":10831,"date":"2022-02-22T08:28:06","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T08:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mauritius\/all-news\/the-surprising-benefits-of-eating-together"},"modified":"2022-02-22T09:39:44","modified_gmt":"2022-02-22T09:39:44","slug":"the-surprising-benefits-of-eating-together","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mauritius\/all-news\/the-surprising-benefits-of-eating-together","title":{"rendered":"The surprising benefits of eating together"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Mauritius. <\/strong><\/span>Eating together \u2013 even if it\u2019s just occasionally \u2013 could improve your emotional wellbeing, diet and could also help develop even the fussiest of taste buds.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how to get the benefits of eating together, even if you don\u2019t have the time to do so every evening. Studies suggest that shared mealtimes are a recipe for happiness, as gathering around the dinner table connects us and promotes bonding.<\/p>\n

Other research shows links between children and teenagers who regularly sit down for meals with others, and a healthier diet, including more fruits, vegetables, and nutrients.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s even evidence that \u2018family meals\u2019 reduce the likelihood of young people becoming overweight or obese. It\u2019s a highly complex area and some experts argue it\u2019s impossible to isolate the effects of eating together from other potential contributing factors.<\/p>\n

For example, households that share meals most frequently might have more financial resources to buy fresh food and\/or the time, energy, and physical ability to cook, than those that don\u2019t.<\/p>\n

In addition, some doctors say the idealised ritual of the family meal is impossible for many households to achieve and involves significant stresses. But psychologists and nutritionists broadly agree that sitting down to eat with others is good for everyone\u2019s physical and emotional wellbeing, especially children and teenagers.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat we know is that when you don\u2019t pay attention to the act of eating, you overeat and eat whatever\u2019s in front of you rather than thinking about it,\u201d says Linda Blair, a clinical psychologist and parenting expert.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing with other people focuses your attention on the fact you\u2019re eating, and because we know it\u2019s not good to eat without paying attention, the best cure is to eat together.<\/p>\n

\u201d Struggling with fussy eaters? This could help<\/p>\n

Catherine Lippe, a Registered Nutritionist specialising in child nutrition, says the foundations for healthy eating are formed at an early age, and enjoying meals around the table with others can play an important part.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s all about a child\u2019s exposure to food,\u201d Lippe says.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you have mealtimes where everyone sits down together to eat, young children will recognise different foods and notice what they look and smell like.<\/p>\n

\u201d This exposure helps children learn to appreciate food, especially if they\u2019re \u2018picky\u2019 eaters.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf it\u2019s a new or challenging food, they may need a lot of exposure to these sensory elements of eating before they get to that final step of wanting to try it themselves,\u201d Lippe says.<\/p>\n

Crucially, children also learn how to eat well and socialise by observing others at the table. \u201cThis role modelling aspect is really important,\u201d Lippe says.<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes as parents our role modelling is intentional, for example, we eat healthy foods we want our children to eat as a way of demonstrating that it\u2019s safe, enjoyable and part of family life.<\/p>\n

Sometimes it can be unintentional, too. Just the act of sitting nicely at the table, saying please and thank you, this is all role modelling. \u201d Shared eating means better communication Mealtimes are also one of the most effective times to communicate with children and teenagers.<\/p>\n

\u201cKids of all ages, but particularly teenagers, are more likely to tell you things they\u2019re uncomfortable about or want to clear up if they don\u2019t have to make direct eye contact,\u201d Blair says.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you\u2019re eating with them, they don\u2019t have to stare at you, they can look at the food.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why they will often say things they wouldn\u2019t say if you sat down and said \u2018OK, let\u2019s talk\u2019. \u201d For couples and housemates too, mealtimes are valuable opportunities to connect.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you\u2019re rewarding yourself with food while you talk \u2013 and food is a reward for humans \u2013 then you\u2019re in a better mood and less likely to snap,\u201d Blair says.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s usually a more constructive argument over a meal.<\/p>\n

\u201d But for many households, it\u2019s not possible to sit down to eat together all the time. A survey last year by one supermarket chain found that only 28 percent of households shared a meal every night.<\/p>\n

Most people surveyed (55 percent) struggled to find the time and one-in-five (19 percent) worked too late to eat with the rest of the household. Almost one-quarter (23 percent) of parents said their children ate meals in front of the TV or games console.<\/p>\n

So how do you make the most of eating together when it\u2019s not possible every night? 1. Quality not quantity \u201cFrequency really isn\u2019t important,\u201d says Blair.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs long as you attempt to eat together once or twice a week, that\u2019s what counts.<\/p>\n

\u201d It\u2019s important to be flexible, especially with teenagers, who are unlikely to communicate well if they\u2019re forced to the table.<\/p>\n

\u201cRemember the adolescent brain actually changes physiologically and they\u2019re on a different schedule than adults,\u201d Blair says.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey aren\u2019t lazy, they really can\u2019t get up in the morning and are raring to go late at night.<\/p>\n

So have a fun brunch on Sunday at midday if that\u2019s when they\u2019re getting up. Or sit down and have a hot drink and snack when they come home at night after going out.<\/p>\n

\u201d Blair says it\u2019s unnecessary for every household member to share every meal.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor example, if one of your children is at sports practice, that\u2019s a lovely opportunity to sit down with one of your other kids and focus on them.<\/p>\n

\u201d<\/p>\n

2. Make mealtimes an occasion Blair suggests making shared meals a regular event if possible.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt might be Sunday lunch and pizza night on Tuesday, for example,\u201d she says. But don\u2019t stress about the quality of the meal, she adds, as food isn\u2019t the most important aspect of eating together.<\/p>\n

Consider adding a fun element, especially where young children are involved, by bringing the buffet to the table, Lippe suggests. Instead of plating up individual dishes, place different elements of the meal on the table so everyone can help themselves.<\/p>\n

Noodles, fajitas, tacos or even toast with different toppings all work well, Lippe says. \u201cChildren can pick the bits that they want, and you can all have a conversation whilst you\u2019re eating together.<\/p>\n

It can be a great way for children to feel they\u2019re a bit more in control. \u201d Getting children to help with meal preparation can make eating together more appealing, too.<\/p>\n

Lippe suggests encouraging them to help with cooking, setting the table, serving, and clearing up, depending on their age. \u201d If they feel like they\u2019ve contributed to mealtime, then they might be more likely to sit down and enjoy it as well.<\/p>\n

\u201d<\/p>\n

3. Put devices away Mounting research suggests there are significant benefits to putting screens and devices away during shared meals.<\/p>\n

Several studies suggest a link between screen use at the table \u2013 by parents, carers, and children \u2013 and increased risk of unhealthy eating patterns and obesity. One explanation for this is that you don\u2019t notice when you\u2019re full if you\u2019re distracted by a screen.<\/p>\n

Another theory is that children can\u2019t learn healthy eating habits from following the example of others if they and\/or parents or carers are using their screens during meals.<\/p>\n

\u201cAwareness of the meal is so important,\u201d Blair says.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt only takes 15\u201320 minutes to actually eat a meal. Everyone can spare that time away from the phone. \u201d 4. Think beyond the dining table<\/p>\n

According to one survey, 20 percent of British households no longer own a dining table, but that doesn\u2019t make sitting down to eat together impossible.<\/p>\n

\u201cThink about barbecues or eating outside,\u201d Lippe suggests.<\/p>\n

\u201cOr especially if there are children involved, throw a rug down and have a carpet picnic. All of those things can make eating together a bit of an adventure.<\/p>\n

\u201d Even if you\u2019re sitting on the sofa together, just turn the TV off so you can catch-up while eating.<\/p>\n

5. Be realistic<\/p>\n

Dr Max Davie, from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, says although there is evidence that eating together has benefits, for many households it isn\u2019t possible.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s really important that we don\u2019t present an unattainable ideal,\u201d Dr Davie says.<\/p>\n

Households on low-incomes, shift workers, disabled people and individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders were examples of those who struggle to cook and\/or enjoy shared meals.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe idea of the happy family around the kitchen table eating home-cooked healthy foods, presented as an ideal, is unhelpful and counterproductive if people can\u2019t do it,\u201d Dr Davie says<\/p>\n

And if you don\u2019t live with family or friends? For many of us, the last couple of years, with lockdowns and limitations on meeting up, has led to us almost forgetting how to socialise.<\/p>\n

When dealing with the day-to-day stresses of life, socialising can begin to feel like an effort. Yet, evidence carried out by the University of Oxford shows that the wellbeing benefits \u2018social eating\u2019 bring, make it well worth the effort.<\/p>\n

In fact the research states: \u201cThose who eat socially more often feel happier and are more satisfied with life, are more trusting of others, are more engaged with their local communities, and have more friends they can depend on for support.<\/p>\n

\u201d<\/p>\n

It doesn\u2019t have to involve eating at expensive restaurants, an alternative option \u2013 which is much more budget friendly \u2013 is to arrange a regular get-together at each other\u2019s houses where you take it in turns to cook.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, if you like to host regularly, consider inviting guests to bring a dish each. Find it hard to get friends to commit? There\u2019s lots of likeminded people wanting to do the same.<\/p>\n

Keep an eye out for pop-up dinner events near to you. Often these involve guests sitting at a communal table (rather than individual ones) and as such, encourage conversation between diners.<\/p>\n

In addition, check local groups to find organisations that arrange community meals in your area. There\u2019s plenty of them and many are also focussed on reducing food waste, a winning combination.<\/p>\n

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