We can all chew our way to better health, one mouthful at a time.  And given the chronic health problems and record levels of obesity in this country, I wish more people would join my slow chewing movement and adopt this habit. You can lose weight, feel more satisfied and enjoy your food more just my slowing down and tuning in.

Take it from me, a seriously slow eater, I’m all about the chew. And according to my my mom and husband, I could easily win the prize in a slow eating contest! But there’s a method to my madness. Chewing helps us in myriad ways, not to mention enhancing the overall eating experience.

Take a listen to the audio tip and find out why chewing slowly is so important and how many times you should really chew your food.

What about you, do you regularly take the time to chew your food slowly? What’s your secret to success? And if you don’t, what gets in the way?

Filed under: Chewing, Digestion, Eating Less, Mindful Eating, Weight loss