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TOI Lifestyle Desk | etimes.in

Chewing for weight loss: How many times should you chew your food for shedding kilos?

R Madhavan amazed his fans recently with his stunning weight loss transformation that involved intense chewing of food, intermittent fasting, long walks in morning and early dinner. He shed those extra calories without gym or running sessions. What has intrigued his fans is the role of chewing in weight loss and the science behind it.

Chewing your food thoroughly can help burn calories at various levels. According to research published in the journal Obesity, chewing till no lumps remain can help you burn more calories during digestion, around 10 extra calories for a 300-calorie meal.

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