Healthy Digestion
When you eat healthy foods, water, minerals, and completely digested food are absorbed into the bloodstream by the upper aspects of the small intestine.
Food is absorbed by crossing the lining of the intestinal wall, passing the food into the blood. When this happens, the nutrients are passed through the bloodstream to other body areas, allowing the cells of the body to use these nutrients as cellular food.
Absorption of Carbohydrates
On average, American adults eat about 0.5 pounds of carbohydrates per day. Most of the food we eat contains at least some carbohydrates. Some carbs we eat include vegetables, fruits, pasta, rice, candies, pastries, potatoes, and bread. Continue reading
Healthy functioning of the immune system requires that a person have good digestion. You can get a healthy digestive system by eating a diet consisting of healthy foods.
While modern life can be both hectic and busy, people should start paying attention to the stress it causes and the effect that stress has on the digestive system.
Eating Junk Food and the Digestion Process
Eating too much junk food is a common phenomenon. The normal traditions of making food from scratch has been replaced by eating junk food, including biscuits, potato chips, corn chips, ice cream, and other snacks that are processed and don’t require a lot of preparation. Junk food is cheap and easily available, making it a popular choice among young people. Continue reading
