EAT SLOWLY CHEW WELL

Chewdaism

Recently I read a book by psychology professor Brian Wansink “Mindless eating”, where he talks about one of the major causes of the obesity epidemic and eating disorders and discomforts being the fact that we thoughtlessly shove omnipresent food into always-open maws. I also have been paying attention to a surprisingly passionate movement on pro-chewing, which is gathering momentum as we become increasingly aware of the importance of our alimentation. The movement is referred to as ”chewdaism”.

Eat slowly, chew well

Digestion starts in the mouth.

A phrase comes to mind “drink your solids and eat your liquids”. When we chew food properly, our body releases digestive enzymes that help to break down food in the stomach so that our body can convert it into energy. Ever thought your chewing might be related to low energy levels? When food is not digested properly we may also experience indigestion, constipation, stomach burn, gases and other digestive problems.

Chewing is a very simple act of generosity towards our body and its digestive system. Yet healthy digestion and nutrient absorption is only possible when Más >

Digestive system

Mindful eating, mindful living

How can we live a long, happy and healthy life and grow old young? The first step to look well after anything in life is to know how it works and what it requires. By knowing our body now, we eliminate problems later. The first and the most important challenge of all, the one to unveil the key to fulfilling ourselves and to enjoying the food is self- knowledge – the knowledge of our body.

If I am to describe the structure of our body in a simple way it will be this – cells, tissues, organs, systems.

Human body contains many different types of cells – trillions of the microscopic units of life in our body. Cells group to form tissues (muscle, nerve, etc.). Tissues are a collection of similar cells that come together to perform a specific function. Organs are the next level of organisation in our body. It combines tissues for a common purpose. There are many organs in the body (heart, lungs, stomach, kidneys and more).

The process of digestion starts at Más >