How long should it take to eat a meal?

There are many different kinds of meals. You might spend 10 minutes eating a sandwich, or an hour having an elaborate meal of several courses. I find that I spend on the average half an hour eating a meal. I would advise against rushing through a meal. You will digest your food better if it is well chewed. And you might as well enjoy your meals; they are among life's pleasures, and we should be able to enjoy our lives.