[MrMcCall]

I like to say, "Make hunger your friend."

That is the way to begin the process of getting a little hungry and then appreciating it as it grows. Taking that extra time then makes finally eating more enjoyable, in my experience.

And your tip on fully chewing food is subtle but powerful. It's very much in the spirit of being more engaged in the moment, where gratitude settles us down and keeps our worries at bay, for at least some small moments.

[ehnto]

Also helps stop you choking to death. A non-trivial issue, in the context of increasing isolation in modern society.