Yes, you have to take the time to chew well to lose weight. Chewing food cuts and grinds it. Without these prior actions, saliva cannot perform its priority task, the degradation of food (especially starch) which will allow good absorption of nutrients in the digestive tract.
The chewing is a phenomenon that uses the muscles of your jaw. The food in the oral cavity is crushed and shredded by your teeth. No need to remind you that your diet depends on oral hygiene maintained every day.
So the more you chew, the less quickly you eat: it’s your second small step to lose weight.
Why chewing well is essential to lose weight
To lose weight, you must therefore be careful to chew slowly because remember well: by chewing twice as much, we store half as much. Eating slowly is a real healthy habit.
Chewing food for a long time helps digestion by breaking up the pieces more and secreting more saliva and digestive enzymes. The better we digest, the better we lose weight!
Managing to eat slowly while keeping your fork in your hand is difficult. One of the easiest ways to slow down is to put your fork down between bites. This gives you time to chew, savor the food, and wonder if you are still hungry!
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In addition, taking your time at the table allows you to be more attentive to your stomach which, 20 minutes after being sufficiently full, sends a message of satiety to the brain: this is the time to stop eating.
4 reasons to eat slowly to lose weight
In summary, eating slower therefore has a real impact on weight loss for at least four obvious reasons:
- The feeling of hunger is suppressed and the feeling of satiety is felt more quickly.
- We eat in smaller quantities, which leads to consuming 10% less calories.
- We chew more, which leads to consuming 15% fewer calories.
- The rise in blood sugar is less important, which facilitates the burning of fat.
The ideal conditions for eating better
Eating well also means paying attention to your environment and placing yourself in good conditions:
- First of all, avoid noisy places and distracting environments.
- Allow yourself plenty of time for the meal.
- Take a few moments before sitting down to relax: for example, walk around the block (it’s good for the line!) Or make a phone call to a loved one. A few deep breaths may also suffice.
And, once at the table, know how to appreciate the present moment:
- Do not rush over the dish but take the time.
- Between each bite, place your fork on the plate.
- Chew enough: at least 12 chews per bite. Pay attention to the sensations you feel: taste of food, heat, texture, smell, color …
- After the meal, also pay attention to your digestion!
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