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1. Stomach discomfort
Sometimes it is better to chew – if you slightly change the phrase from a well-known advertisement in the context of digestion, then it will sound like this: “It is always better to chew.” But in a hurry, we swallow barely chewed pieces, dry and indigestible.
“The digestion process begins with chopping food. If you skip this step, the whole process suffers: it is difficult for the stomach to cope with poorly chewed food, and you feel discomfort, ”says dietitian of the Board of Nutritionists of Catalonia Laura Girona.
2. Aerophagia
Translated from Latin means “devouring air.” And in medicine, this is the name of the phenomenon caused by excessive intake of air into the body. When we eat quickly, we literally grab air, which then comes around with unpleasant consequences: bloating, belching, flatulence, even stomach pains.
3. Lack of nutrient intake
“The interest in healthy eating has only been growing lately. But it is important not only to choose the right foods, but also to eat them correctly, – experts explain. “For example, chia seeds, sesame seeds and flaxseed are very useful, but if you don’t chew them properly, they will not bring any benefit, they will just come out the same form in which they entered.”
4. Fermentation
If it is bad to chew food high in simple carbohydrates: rice, pasta, fruit – they are not digested properly. In the intestines, these foods begin to ferment, causing discomfort. Moreover, you may find yourself in an awkward situation: flatulence begins due to fermentation.
5. Excess weight and illness
It takes about 20 minutes for the hormone responsible for feeling full to signal to your brain that you’re full. And if you swallow a sandwich or yogurt in three minutes, you should not expect a feeling of satiety. This is why people overeat – simply because they do not give their body a chance to respond to food. And, accordingly, they get fat.
In addition, Japanese scientists recently found that those who eat fast are 5,5 times more likely to develop metabolic syndrome – a complex of metabolic disorders that occur simultaneously and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and type XNUMX diabetes. …
By the way
Experts say that if food is in the mouth for too long, then we are unable to taste its true taste. It turns out like chewing cardboard. To add flavor, many lean towards more intense flavors that come from added sugars, fats, and salt. And this is reflected not only on health, but also on the figure.