Janhvi impresses Dr Pal, gastro doctor over her eating habit
aturing actor Janhvi Kapoor.
In the midst of her promotions for her film with Siddharth Malhotra, “Param Sundari” the star was filmed enjoying roadside snacks.
While she appeared to take hearty bites, she actually consumed only tiny amounts, prompting the doctor to highlight the value of deliberate chewing.
Dr. Manickam laid emphasises that slowly working through each bite supports digestion and naturally curbs appetite. He referenced an idea popularised in the late 19th century by American dietary reformer Horace Fletcher, who urged people to chew until their food felt almost liquid. Fletcher, popularly labelled
“The Great Masticator,” believed thorough chewing boosted digestive efficiency.
His suggestion of chewing 32 times for every mouthful was simply inspired by the number of human teeth.
The doctor explained that when chewing is unhurried, the stomach and brain communicate through the vagus nerve. This signalling helps the body recognise fullness sooner, reducing the urge to refill the plate. Slow eating also triggers hormones like leptin, which promotes satiety, and reduces the levels of hunger-stimulating hormones such as ghrelin.
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