The act of praying at mealtimes is derived from the Bible. Pausing and thanking God before eating food is something many choose to do. And saying a grace, a short prayer or thankful phrase, is a practice as old as time and fundamental to Christian culture and tradition.
You can say grace before, during, and after a meal. The custom, however, is typically adhered to pre-mealtime. But how exactly is grace said, and what are its spiritual—and physiological—benefits? Click through this gallery and learn more.