The more you chew your food, the less hungry you'll feel.
That, according to a study in which people were asked to chew a handful of almonds. People who chewed the nuts 40 times felt more satisfied (and fuller for longer) than those who only chewed 10 or 25 times.
The study's author theorizes that chewing could cause more fat to be released from the almonds. That fat may trigger the release of appetite-curbing hormones.
Our own sages wrote about the importance of chewing.
A braita was taught in the name of Rebbe Meir – "Chew well with your teeth and you'll find it in your steps." (Shabbat 152a)
Rashi and Rabbeinu Chananel interpreted this to mean that if you chew your food slowly and carefully you'll enjoy the full nutritional benefit of your food and walk with a lively bounce.
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