Why eating slowly is important?

You have most likely heard someone tell you that you eat very quickly and that you should slow down when eating. Or maybe when you were little adults reminded you about chewing your food well. Now you will realize that this is not another reason to get your attention. The way we chew food and the speed when eating has an impact on our health. Here we will show you 6 reasons why you should start chewing your food more slowly. When chewing, food is crushed and enzymes such as amylase and lipase are impregnated. These favor the digestion of food. Saliva makes the bite lubricate so it can move more easily through the digestive tract; Chewing food in smaller portions decreases stress on the digestive system and reduces the chances of suffering from gastroesophageal reflux. When food passes in large sizes, there is not good digestion. In addition, it promotes bacterial growth in the colon, generating gases. It can also lead to a degree of malnutrition. As the food fragments are very large, the enzymes cannot penetrate them and the nutrients contained therein cannot be assimilated. When chewing, all digestive functions are activated. Doing it correctly will give the signal to the stomach and this in turn to the intestine to relax and allow food to pass through. By eating slowly, the adequate secretion of hormones responsible for producing a feeling of satiety, such as leptin, is guaranteed. This will ensure that we only eat what is necessary. And finally, eating slowly helps reduce stress levels. Now you can realize how important e is to eat slowly and chew your food well. This is how details so small to our perception go unnoticed and cause problems for which at times no solution can be found. It’s time to change that habit and put aside everything else. Focus on eating right. Remember that it is for your health.