Speaking about drinks (not just sugary) with the food - I was taught as a child not to do that and chew my food instead of washing it down with a drink. I imagi

Speaking about drinks (not just sugary) with the food - I was taught as a child not to do that and chew my food instead of washing it down with a drink. I imagine you can eat much more this way but, otherwise, this seems to be a harmful habit to me.