Pizza disappears from your plate faster than a Japanese bento box meal. That’s not just a casual observation – it’s science. Japanese scientists have discovered that meal choice impacts eating habits more significantly than food sequence. The research, appearing in Nutrients journal on May 3, 2025, examined how 41 adults consumed different meal types. “Eating slowly helps prevent obesity,” says Professor Katsumi Iizuka from Fujita Health University, who led the research. “Simply choosing a bento instead of fast food naturally extends meal time and encourages mindful eating.” Scientists observed people consuming three different meals during the study: one pizza meal … Continue reading Meal Type Matters More Than Sequence: Japanese Study Shows Bento Meals Eaten 37% Slower Than Pizza