Are you supposed to chew up and down or side to side? The science of proper mastication
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Chewing, or mastication, is the critical first step of digestion, and research shows that the act is more complex than a simple up-and-down motion. For optimal nutrient absorption and digestive health, are you supposed to chew up and down or side to side? The answer lies in combining both movements for a balanced and effective chewing cycle.
