Explains the process of digestion, detailing how food is transformed into simpler substances that can be absorbed into the blood. It begins in the mouth with mastication and saliva mixing, followed by ...

When it comes to digestion, several myths have proliferated over the years. One says the body can't digest chewing gum, another that beans cause more gas and bloating than other foods, and perhaps the ...

Chewing food is the first step of protein breakdown. From there, the protein enters your stomach, small intestine, and bloodstream. You can increase protein absorption through consumption of certain ...

Eating enough protein doesn’t always mean your body can use it. On the 'Live & Well' podcast, AmplifyeP24's Courtney McHugh ...

Gail Bornhorst designed and built this machine to simulate human digestion, hoping to provide information that will help people decide which foods and preparation methods are best for their health.