Chewing Food for Brain Health

Hello, everybody. I'm just about to go and eat lunch, but before I do, I wanted to talk with you about chewing. And it's not just what you think it's going to be. I'm obviously a big proponent of chewing because it helps with our digestion. But more than that, what the research shows is that chewing helps us with our brain function. So when we chew, we help the cells in the brain to be stimulated, especially those within the part of the brain called the hippocampus. And the hippocampus is all about learning and memory. So when we chew, we are stimulating the brain and reducing any kind of risk of cognitive decline or impairment or dementia. So think about that. And also think about when you're stressed, do you feel like chewing? Is it a good idea to chew gum? We address that in this blog. And I would say that the takeaway for you is in as much as you can getting in those chews, not for just your digestion, but for your good, healthy brain function. So read on, pass it on for other people who need to know about chewing, and let me know what you think. Take care. Have a good week.