India, June 26 -- When you're focused on your screen, you're not paying attention to your food or your body's hunger and fullness cues. You might not even notice how much you're eating or what you're eating. Mindless eating can lead to consuming more calories than you need, potentially contributing to weight gain. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Prasad Bhate, HOD and consultant, gastroenterology, Manipal Hospital, Baner, Pune explained how this habit affects the digestive system. Also read | Nutritionist explains how eating while working can ruin gut health

He said, "When talking about digestive health, people often bring up diet, particularly the use of fried and processed food. The silent disruptor of contemporary life, however, ...