Digestion - The foundation of overall health | Episode 3: Food Farmacy Show
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! Get expert recommendations from our certified NTP Sarah Sloan and stay tuned for more such health-focused content. Check out our socials for more updates: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AquPo5bXp/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodfarmacyshow? igsh=MWoxZ3R6eDg4ZXBncQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Also, check out Local Food Direct Socials as well for more updates: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FBAyLez9R/?mibextid=wwXIfr Website: https://localfooddirect.com/ 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