Digestion of food is a complex process. The food we eat needs to be broken down mechanically and chemically into smaller and simpler substances so that it may be absorbed by the body and further used as energy to keep the entire system functional.

The Digestion Process

Did you know that the digestive process begins even before you start to consume your food?

Yes, as soon as you start to feel hungry and think of food, your oral cavity increases the production of saliva, which contains an important enzyme that helps break down your food & initiate the digestive process.

Chewing your food properly and allowing it to mix with the saliva are the only digestive processes that you have voluntary control over! The better you chew your food, the better it is mixed and broken down with saliva, & consequently your stomach has lesser work to do! Therefore, it is extremely essential that we pay attention to what, how and when we put things into our mouth!

Issues Related to Improper Chewing

Nowadays, we see that it has become a normal habit to use your mobile phone or watch a TV series while eating food. This process is highly detrimental to health as the divided attention between eating and watching the screen leads to the following issues:

All the above eventually lead to indigestion, poor nutrition, obesity, constipation, acid reflux and other digestion related issues.

Perks of Chewing Well

"A well chewed burger is better for your waistline than a badly chewed salad".