Did you know that the rate at which we eat can affect how much weight we may gain?Dr Oz suggests not eating at a very fast rate, if you want to lose weight. Continously pushing down spoonful after spoonful does not allow our body sufficient time to register when it is full.Slow downSo try to slow down when you are eating. Enjoy each bite - savour the tastes of the food that you are eating and appreciate the way the meal was prepared.Try holding a conversation Perhaps you could chat to someone in between mouthfuls. This will help prevent you from gulping down more food than you need to feel satisfied.