The level to which food is digested and absorbed dictates energy levels, overall health status and mental well-being.
Digestion is the process of mechanical, chemical and microbial breakdown of food, extraction, production and absorption of nutrients, and removal of waste. We do not absorb food as such but the extracted vitamins, minerals, amino acids, glucose and fatty acids. We then utilise them to regenerate, produce new cells, hormones,neurotransmitters, etc.
Digestion works in a cascade order. This means that one disrupted process will result in the impairment of all consecutive steps. The brain plays the important role of a command centre. It can take as little as looking at the phone while eating to maldigest.
Look at your poop and have a think about the smell – much as it may seem gross, it’s an important ‘test’ that will tell you a lot about your health, for free.
Outside the clinic, I support chefs in developing health oriented menus for crew or guests who may have specific health ailments, with the main focus on digestion. I also help my clients organise their kitchen, pantry, and we can go food shopping together.