A lot of emphasis is put on diet these days - choosing the freshest foods available and preparing a variety of healthy meals so that all your nutritional bases are covered is key. Another important part of diet is to eat slowly and chew your food carefully. Apart from avoiding the risk of choking, well-chewed food helps us avoid over-taxing our digestive glands. Many people who gulp down their food over-work their glands and find that they stay "hungry" even after eating!