The benefit of chewing food more

The participants chewed the almonds either 10 times, 25 times or 40 times. Results showed that in participants who chewed the almonds more, the smaller particles entered were absorbed into the system at a faster pace. In those participants who chewed the almonds less, the body eliminated the larger particles. Dr. Richard Mattes, professor of […]

The participants chewed the almonds either 10 times, 25 times or 40 times. Results showed that in participants who chewed the almonds more, the smaller particles entered were absorbed into the system at a faster pace. In those participants who chewed the almonds less, the body eliminated the larger particles. Dr. Richard Mattes, professor of foods and nutrition at Purdue University, explains: “Particle size [affects the] bioaccessibility of the energy of the food that is being consumed. The more you chew, the less is lost and more is retained in the body.”