I have talked about chewing in previous posts and how it is incredibly important to your digestion, and to eat the right amount of foods, taking your time. Well, I just want to emphasize how important it is to chew cereals and whole grains. Since we are incorporating a little bit in our diet, it is important to understand their digestion. Whole grains take more time to digest than refined white sugar. But the most important part of that digestion is starting in your mouth. Where if you take sufficient time to chew your small bite properly (20 to 30 times), your saliva has time to mix with the grains. Starches start decomposing very important nutrients in your mouth. Some authors go as far as saying that by chewing correctly cereals and grains, close to 60% of the digestion is underway.
Next time your grab your toast or sandwich on the run, take five extra minutes to actually chew properly and it may reduce your cravings later on an make you feel more satiated because you will have gotten most of the nutrients absorbed!
Enjoy your toasts,
MM
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