Tag Archives: Digestion

What Happens to the Food We Eat

The digestive tract is 25 to 30 feet in length, it starts at the mouth and ends at the rectum. Digestion is a complex process, turning the food we eat into energy we need to survive. It begins in the mouth and while enzymes are being added during the chewing phase it is also sending signals to the stomach to prepare the digestive juices needed to break down foods for absorption. Continue reading

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Saliva and Digestion

It is well established by now, that your health begins in your gut. You may not give your digestive system much attention on a day to day basis but remember how you feel when you are constipated or have a … Continue reading

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