The
importance of chewing our food!
I
bet that at least once in your life you have been told to chew your food more thoroughly. Most of us would scoff at that
statement!
When
something is known to benefit somebody, it becomes a lot easier to follow certain
advices, until then, forget it!
So
why should I bother chewing my food more?
Simply
put, in our saliva we have these enzymes named Amalayse and Lipase.
Amalayse helps to pre digest our carbohydrates/starches and Lipase helps to
predigest our Fats!
When
we take a bit more time to chew our food so that our saliva gets mixed with the
broken down food, it takes a huge burden off of the rest of the passage of
digestion.
Sorry
for repetitive statements but,
“ The
stomach really does have no teeth! “
So
it is beneficial for our bodies so as not to give it so much extra work to do.
“
Yeh so what’s in it for me? “
When
there is less stress for your body to digest all your food,
You
may experience the following,
· More energy and vitality
· Less bloating after meals
or in between
· Minimized chances of
heartburn/indigestion/reflux
· A healthier evacuation
· More serotonin to the
brain. Chewing more activates the (hormonal system/endocrine) and stimulates (neurotransmitters/feel good
hormones!)
· A stronger jaw and
jawline. Seriously, after your first day of chewing your food more, you may
notice muscle soreness in your jaw. Temporary of course.
When
a person transitions to a healthier food list, they may experience poorer
digestion than before they transitioned! This is because healthy food is much
tougher to break down!
In
vegetables we have cellulose, which is a very tough fibre, Grains contain phytates and lectins as do beans and nuts, which can stop the small intestine
from absorbing vital minerals such as Zinc,
Calcium and Iron. (This will be covered very soon)
If
you have suffered for a long time with digestive complaints, It will take time
to see the benefits of chewing your food more, But you may notice a slight
improvement, which should keep you trying longer.
If
I have managed to convince you! Then please try for 30 days!
Taking
more time than usual with your food. This is a challenge! I want feedback people!
Chewing more can also be used as a mindfulness technique as well! Thich nhat hanh did an experiment with a Raisin. Here is a link to this for anyone interested, from (West Virginia University)
Chewing more can also be used as a mindfulness technique as well! Thich nhat hanh did an experiment with a Raisin. Here is a link to this for anyone interested, from (West Virginia University)
Please
leave a comment to share with others on your progress for motivation!
Thanks! : )
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