The purpose of chewing is so that your body has an easier time breaking down food so it can be digested. If you don't chew it, your stomach needs more acid to break it down, so you get more episodes of acid indigestion which can eventually lead to acid reflux disease or ulcers. Also, chewing slows down the eating proccess in general. The slower you eat, the better for your body. It takes your brain 20 minutes to recognize that you are full and have eaten enough. EWolfing down food wothout chewing leads to weight gain.
