People commonly make the mistake of swallowing their food before it reaches the proper chewing stage, or they chew their food at an excessive speed. The recommended chewing time for each bite should be thirty times, until the food loses its texture, according to experts. The stomach faces difficulties when large food pieces enter it because of fast swallowing, which results in bloating, indigestion and acid reflux symptoms. The process of slow chewing allows digestive enzymes to contact more food surface area, while saliva production increases to break down carbohydrates and fats. The correct method requires you to eat each piece of food slowly, until the food reaches a soft pasty consistency before swallowing.