You finish lunch, put down your fork, and move on with your day. But inside your body, the meal has only just started an impressive journey. So, what happens to food after you eat it? Food does not simply fall into your stomach and somehow turn into energy. It travels through a coordinated digestive system … Read more
Your digestive tract is home to an enormous community of microscopic organisms. They live on the food you eat, interact with your immune system, and produce substances that may influence processes throughout your body. This community is known as the gut microbiome. It includes bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms, most of which live in … Read more
Your digestive system works every day without getting much attention-until something goes wrong. Bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, heartburn, or stomach discomfort can quickly make eating feel complicated. Food is not the only factor behind digestive symptoms, but it plays an important role. What you eat affects how quickly food moves through your intestines, the consistency of … Read more