Motivational Mondays 2.5.24

Welcome to the NFN8|BLUE’s(Infinite Blue 😊) Motivational Monday Newsletter. It’s Super Bowl Week.

Motivational Monday in 3 Minutes

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10 ways to transform your health in 2024! (continued)

4. Take the time to chew

Chewing may seem like a trivial step and is often neglected; however, it plays an essential role in our health. Especially if we are on-the-go, we need to find time to settle ourselves and enjoy our food. Here’s why:

1. Better nutrient absorption: good chewing transforms food into nutrients that reach our cells more effectively.

2. Eating less and managing weight: chewing triggers various hormones that send a satiety signal (like Leptin) to the brain during the meal. Leptin regulates appetite and energy balance.

3. Improving digestion: insufficient chewing forces the stomach to produce more gastric juice to break down large pieces. This excess acid can irritate the digestive lining and cause acid reflux.

4. Protecting teeth and gums: chewing helps prevent cavities by stimulating saliva production, which cleans dental plaque and protects enamel from acidity. It also exercises our gums, essential for good dental health.