While it's widely known that chewing more improves digestion, research suggests it can also boost our brains and even help fend off Alzheimer's.

Chewing your food thoroughly might just be the unsung hero in the quest for shedding those extra pounds. While it seems like a basic, even mundane activity, its impact on weight loss is remarkably ...

Our fast-paced lives have led to reduced chewing, impacting brain health. Researchers reveal that thorough chewing boosts ...

You've probably never given much thought to how many times you chew your food before swallowing; it's one of those things that just happens automatically. But it turns out that the way you chew can ...

You’ve spent good money on organic produce, grass-fed meats, and probiotic-rich foods. You’ve ditched the processed junk, maybe even gone gluten-free or tried the latest gut-healing diet. Yet somehow, ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American About a century ago, a new craze gripped the ...

Do those dinner-table directives sound familiar? Probably. Nearly every kid must go through the trials and tribulations of learning how to eat healthily despite how obnoxious that advice comes across, ...

Chewing well helps in digestion. Chewing is also known to help prevent obesity, possibly by increasing the thermic effect of food consumption. But the factors behind this heat-generating effect of ...

Fifteen years ago, Peter Lucas ate nearly five pounds of carrots. For science. Lucas researches feeding in mammals, and he wanted to see if he could eat enough root vegetables to meet his body’s ...

If your parents ever told you to "slow down" while eating as a kid, you probably rolled your eyes and kept on shoveling dinner into your mouth. But your parents were actually on to something—whether ...