Insufficient chewing leads to swallowing large food particles. Your stomach's enzymes and bile struggle to process these chunks, causing gut bacteria to ferment undigested food and multiply. Johanna P. Salazar, MS, RDN, founder of Healing Nutrition, told Real Simple: “This can cause bloating, gas, indigestion, [or] constipation.”
Chewing triggers stomach acid production. Partial chewing reduces hydrochloric acid output, hindering food breakdown and potentially causing heartburn.
Proper chewing is vital for nutrient absorption. Incompletely chewed food prevents full breakdown of carbs, fats, and proteins, leaving your small intestine unable to absorb essential nutrients.
Salazar recommends chewing each bite 20 to 30 times until it becomes a paste. Mindful chewing ensures you maximize the nutritional benefits of every meal.
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