The main function of bile is to break down fat. Bile is produced in the liver and passes through the bile capillaries to the gallbladder, where it is stored and concentrated. When we eat, chewing triggers increased bile production, which also causes the gallbladder to contract, which helps the bile to be excreted into the duodenum. As a result, by the time the food is in the duodenum, there is already a sufficient amount of bile in the duodenum to start breaking down fats.

A well-chewed meal means a meal that is already half-digested. Digestive enzymes can only reach the surface of food that is not well chewed. This is when the inside of the food starts to ferment or rot. This can lead to bloating, which in the long term can cause digestive diseases. When eating, try to chew your food to a pulpy consistency.

Source: Fix TV - Synopsis 2017.04.19.
Expert discussion with Dr Erika Balaicza (doctor, internist, naturopath)