Can proper chewing help you lose weight? Experts weigh in
Siddhartha Jana
Proper chewing is essential for digestion since faulty chewing causes food to be not broken down effectively, resulting in poor nutrient absorption, stomach pain, and bloating.
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Chewing food fully helps digestive juices and acids operate more efficiently, which improves the digestive process.
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Chewing food until it becomes mush is best for digestion because everyone digests differently and there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
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Proper chewing can aid in weight loss by assisting the brain in registering satiety signals via leptin, lowering calorie consumption and decreasing overeating.
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Eating quickly or in distracting situations might inhibit the brain from interpreting fullness signals, leading to overeating caused by ghrelin (the hunger hormone).
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Proper chewing reduces blood glucose spikes and enhances insulin sensitivity, promoting fat metabolism and weight loss.
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Slowly chewing food mixes it with saliva, aiding in digestion and reducing stomach overwork.
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A variety of factors promote weight loss, including lifestyle, fitness, and diet, with chewing playing a key role in the process.
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