In our previous articles we have discussed the truth behind chewing and we have seen the benefits of thorough chewing as well as effects of not thoroughly chewing your.The big question should be how we should chew thoroughly.This article provides a brief and precise answer(s).
The
number of times or how thorough you chew depends on the type of food you consume.
Soft fruits and vegetables will break down more easily than chicken or steak,
so you will need to make sure you chew your food as thoroughly as
possible. According to the experts at Ohio State University, you should
chew softer foods 5-10 times, and harder foods up to 30 times before
swallowing. (Source: netwellnes.org)
Another suggestion is that you chew your food completely
until it is small enough and dissolved enough to be swallowed with ease. A good
rule of thumb is as follows: if you can tell what kind of food you are eating
from the texture of the food in your mouth (not the taste), then you haven't
chewed it enough. For example, if you are chewing broccoli and you run your
tongue over the stalk and can tell that it is still a stalk or over the floret
and you can still tell that it is still a floret, don't swallow. You need to
keep on chewing until you can't tell the stalk from the floret. (Source:whfoods.org)
I addition; Avoid
drinking water or beverages while eating. Too much liquid in the stomach
will slow down digestion. However, you can drink up 20-30 minutes before
or after your meal to avoid dehydration the rest of the day.
Concentrate on the meal when eating: Avoid distractions such as television or eating on the run so that you are calm and focused during the meal. This also makes for a more enjoyable meal.
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