he food police are going to write you a ticket for speed eating… what’s the fine? You’ll pay in extra calories and stifled weight loss.

Do you want to know the real trick to health and longevity? Chew your food very, very well. At first this takes some training and practice. Chew until the food in your mouth is liquid, then swallow. Mahatma Gandhi said “drink your foods and chew your liquids.” For a while, you jaws will get tired and you won’t feel like chewing so much. But you will find that you eat less while still getting more nutrition. Chewing is the first step in good digestion.

Most people with poor digestion eat too fast and chew poorly. Also, chewing makes you consume your meal more slowly. You blood chemistry sends signals to your brain when it has had enough nutrition. Many people who are overweight simply eat too much before the brain has receive a signal to stop. It usually take 20 minutes.

Make it a practice to leave the table with the stomach just a little empty. Don’t eat to satiety (don’t eat until you stuffed). You will digest better, have more energy and protect you weight. Though chewing has an influence on both your attitude and your intuition. Good chewing strengthens both your mind and your will power.

Chew your food very well and leave the table a little empty.

By Ron Teegurden