In fact: You are not just what you eat, but more importantly what you absorb! Think about it… The only voluntary part of digestion takes place in the mouth by CHEWING. As you start to CHEW your food, digestive enzymes found in saliva begin to break it down, preparing for nutrient absorption.
The rest happens automatically as food moves down the esophagus to the stomach, and finally through the small and large intestines. If you don’t CHEW your food enough, how are all of these other digestive organs meant to do their job properly?
Happy Belly Health challenges you to CHEW your food thoroughly with each mindful bite. This means, ensuring it is a paste-like consistency before swallowing.
Treat this exercise as a sacred meditation where time slows down enough for you to enjoy your meal and a much needed break during your busy work day.
HOT TIP: Pay attention to your body…
Symptoms are like little messages tell you what it needs and what may be imbalanced. Consider how your food choices make you feel during, immediately after, and 2-3 hours later? Food should energize us and add to our sense of wellbeing, not deplete our vitality or cause us to feel guilty.
