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Tef Whole Food Chewing Advantage

TEF whole food chewing advantage favors whole proteins and fibrous produce over shakes only—processing reduces digestive energy cost slightly.

TEF whole food chewing advantage favors whole proteins, fibrous produce, and nuts over liquid-only meal replacements when possible because minimally processed foods incur slightly higher digestive energy cost and stronger satiety signals than chugging shakes alone. Shakes still help travel; anchor one solid chew meal daily.

Chewing pace meter supports advantage. Not a ban on smoothies.

Common questions

  • Do whole foods burn more calories digesting?

    Minimally processed whole foods often have slightly higher thermic effect than liquid-only diets. Keep one solid chew meal daily when using shakes.

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