Chewing

Do You Chew Your Food Enough?

Do You Chew Your Food Enough?

Do You Chew Your Food Enough? 

Learn why chewing your food properly is important for your overall health and wellbeing!

Did you know that you should chew your food a minimum 15 times before swallowing. In some cases upwards of 30-40 times! When it comes to chewing your food a good rule of thumb is to chew till food has turned to liquid and well-mixed with saliva; a piece of hard vegetable will take longer to be chewed properly compared to a piece of soft fruit.

There are 4 key benefits to chewing food properly that increases overall health and wellbeing. Let’s go through them: