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Digestive aids

Tip #1: Cover the Basics

Basic 1: Chew, Chew, Chew

  • Take smaller bites.
  • Put your fork down in between bites.
  • Try using chopsticks – it forces you to slow down.
  • Thoroughly chew each bite of food.
  • Carbohydrate digestion begins in the mouth – chewing grains thoroughly allows amylase, the digestive enzyme present in saliva, to digest the grains. Continue reading