Tag: Impatience

According to health experts, it takes around 20 minutes for your brain to receive a signal from your stomach telling you that you are full. For this reason, finishing fast, particularly while eating, can have negative consequences, but the impacts of speed extend far beyond the dinner table into our professional lives and overall well-being.

According to a 2015 study, impatient individuals were found to be more likely to be obese, establishing a clear link between a short temper and poor dietary choices. So, while the literal answer to 'Is impatience edible?' refers to an ornamental flower (some species of which are actually considered slightly toxic), the metaphorical hunger for immediate gratification is a real, and destructive, part of our modern diet.