Related to Weight Loss & Obesity
We’ve all had someone telling us to make small changes to our diets and lifestyle to bring big results in overall health. But just how small can these alterations be? as it turns out, you can actually just chew your way to better digestion , weight loss and improved gut health. A 2009 study of a sample of 2,500 women from new zealand, conducted by the department of human nutrition, university of otago, reported that a faster self-reported speed of eating is related to higher body mass index (bmi) in a nationwide survey. According to ayurveda, chewing your food slowly
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| articles , blog there’s more to chewing than you might think. It’s arguably the first digestive activity that we bring to a meal, and unlike the chemical processes that occur in our gut, chewing falls under our conscious control. Except of course, when we go a bit unconscious and inhale our food. But chewing is more than a digestive aid. It also has a potent psychological function that helps keep body, mind and emotions in balance. Consider the following: have you ever wondered why crunchy foods are so popular, why advertisers promote products on the basis of crunchiness – “super crunchy,”
read moreThe Benefits of Chewing Your Food
Since the dawn of time, chewing has been the primary way of breaking down food into smaller, more digestible particles that can easily pass through the digestive tract. Of course, different foods take a different amount of chewing to break down, and early hominids likely used their teeth to grind down plants and breakthrough tough meat sources. Today, most foods are tender enough to be pulverized with a moderate amount of chewing, but there's still something to be said for taking your time to chew slowly and mindfully. Here are some of the benefits of prolonged and thorough chewing your
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Chewing your food properly can help in the smooth digestion and nutrient absorption. When you chew your food properly, your body releases digestive enzymes in the stomach that help to break down food so that your body can convert it into energy. When food is not digested properly, you can suffer from digestive issues such as indigestion, acidity, bloating, heartburn, constipation, headache and low energy. The simple act of chewing food in your mouth helps to break down larger particles of food into smaller particles. This helps to reduce stress on the esophagus and thereby helps the stomach to metabolize
read moreChewing Your Food: Is 32 Really the Magic Number?
Eat slowly and take your time with every bite. Count an average of 30 chews per every bite. Of course, the number of chews will depend on the type of meal you are eating. A steak might take more than 30 chews, and a watermelon might take less than 25. Choose small bites for every mouthful. Try not to overload your spoon or fork. This will also make your food last longer and will give you an easier time chewing. Eating is a truly social activity, but try not to talk while you’re chewing. Talking while chewing usually makes you
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