Chewing
.. for Better Digestion and for Weight Loss!
Did you know that chewing is the first and probably the most important stage of digestion? Chewing well avoids lots of health issues, even some auto immune conditions. It tells the stomach that food is arriving and triggers stomach acid production. A large proportion of grains and other carbs’ digestion happens in the mouth if we chew properly, which then encourages their full nutrition to be released.
Chewing alerts the digestive system to produce digestive enzymes; chewing thoroughly helps breakdown food effectively, making the digestion efficient. This avoids overeating or feeling heavy, gassy or dull afterwards. It keeps us satisfied for longer, avoiding eating constantly!
What do I mean by chewing well?... wait for it, you need to chew each bite 40-50 times! Crazy, right! Yes, especially if you are impatient or rushed all the time.. like me!
The saying goes ‘drink your food and eat your drinks’. So sit down, take your time to look at your food, then for each small bite: chew, chew and chew again! This will become a habit and food more enjoyable.
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