DIGESTION

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

• The digestive system is made up of the digestive tract, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder
• The digestive tract is composed of hollow organs made into a tube from the mouth to the anus
• It breaks down food into nutrients and uses it for energy, growth, and cell repair
• Hormone and nerve regulators control the digestive process.

JUNK FOOD

• Composed of carbohydrates, refined sugar, salt, fats, and has low nutritional value
• These ingredients could lead to obesity, diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease.
• Consumption of these foods slow down digestion and creates bloating in the stomach
• To prevent bloating, the stomach obtains the enzymes located in the food and distinguishes it

EXERCISING AND DIGESTION

• Exercise helps blood flow which improves the movement of the digestive tract
• It slows down the digestion process in order to conserve energy
• Exercising on a full stomach can cause cramps, nausea or vomiting
• So exercise such as Cardio, Aerobics, and Yoga can help improve digestion

FIBER

• Fiber provides time, energy, and comfortable excretion
• Lack of fiber creates Constipation and causes painful and hard bowel movements
• Although constipation is temporary, it causes relentless struggle and pain
• Exercising,eating the appropriate foods, and drinking plenty of water can prevent Constipation

GALLSTONES

• Gallstones are small solidified substances that form inside the Gallbladder
• They are made from Bile and are stored inside the gallbladder
• Bile is acidic liquid that is made from the Liver. It's composed of salts, proteins, and water
• Gallstones create pain in the upper region of the abdomen and may cause nausea
• Over consumption of fattening snacks can lead to Gallstones