Digestion
Food must be broken down into nutrients for the body to use for energy, development, and cell repair. Before the circulation absorbs and transports nutrients to cells throughout the body, food and drink must be broken down into smaller molecules.
Food and drink nutrients are broken down into carbohydrates, protein, lipids, and vitamins by the body.
VITAMINS
Vitamins are classified according to the liquid in which they dissolve. All of the B vitamins, as well as vitamin C, are water-soluble vitamins. Fat-soluble vitamins include vitamins A, D, E, and K. Each vitamin plays a unique role in the growth and wellness of the human body. The body stores fat-soluble vitamins in the liver and fatty tissues, whereas water-soluble vitamins are difficult to store and are flushed out in the urine.
PROTEINS
Foods like meat, eggs, and beans contain large protein molecules that the body breaks down into smaller ones known as amino acids. Amino acids are absorbed into the bloodstream through the small intestine and then carried throughout the body.
FATS
Fat molecules provide a substantial source of energy for the body and aid in vitamin absorption. Healthy fats include oils like corn, canola, olive, safflower, soybean, and sunflower. Less healthful fats include butter, shortening, and snack foods. The body breaks down fat molecules into fatty acids and glycerol during digestion.
CARBOHYDRATES
Carbohydrates are sugars, starches, and fiber that can be found in a variety of foods. Depending on their chemical structure, carbohydrates are classified as simple or complex. Sugars present naturally in foods such as fruits, vegetables, milk, and milk products, as well as sugars added during food processing, are examples of simple carbohydrates. Starches and fiber can be found in whole-grain breads and cereals, as well as starchy vegetables and legumes.
MICROBIOME
Digestion can have a significant impact on your daily life.
The bacteria in our stomach (the microbiome) not only maintain our immune system healthy, but they also keep pathogenic bacteria under control and prevent them from wreaking havoc on our intestines.