Do you know what’s the foundation of your overall health? What plays the most critical role in keeping you healthy, fit, and active? It’s digestion - the fountain source of energy and vitality. This seemingly simple process has quite a few layers of complexity and it’s interconnected to the whole body in a profound way.
Your gut health should be your no.1 priority as it influences immunity, well-being and energy levels. From breaking your food down and absorbing the essential nutrients to eliminating the waste products, the digestive process is what maintains healthy bodily functions.
We take a deep dive on digestion - the chemical process, its history, advancements in digestive science, and the foods that give a boost to this process. You’ll learn about -
What is digestion and why is it important?
Symptoms of an unhealthy gut
How to refresh your gut health
Foods that improve gut health
Benefits of a healthy digestion process
A healthier gut = a healthier you!
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Timestamp
0:59 Introduction
1:55 The digestion process
2:16 History of digestion
4:01 Scientific advancements in the understanding of digestion
4:48 Six functions of digestion
5:12 Three phases of digestion
6:04 Role of saliva in digestion
10:25 Time it takes to digest your food
11:26 Foods that clean your intestine
13:10 Lifestyle factors that affect digestion
15:43 Main role of liver in digestion
18:30 Consult an NTP if you have recurring digestive problems
19:17 Ginger as digestion booster
20:27 Mindful eating
21:10 Importance of ‘bitters’
25:40 Energy-producing nutrients
26:54 Identify reactive foods
27:25 Elimination diets
28:50 Role of pancreas in digestion and pancreas-friendly foods
30:57 Conclusion
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