Sunday, April 15, 2012

A side note on Raw Vegetables and our body's digestive system



When your body is ready to digest your food you release an enzyme called amylase that breaks down the carbohydrates in plants. The simple carbs are called monosaccharides, sugars with simple bonds. Your body cannot break down the polysaccharides in cellulose so it stays in your intestinal track. When eating so many raw vegetables your body has to adjust to help the intake of fiber. Drinking a lot of water throughout the day helps to assist the fiber in keeping wastes flowing through your digestive tract. 


Source: Livestrong.com

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