The fortunate news is that improving how your body handles food doesn’t have to be extreme. Measured progress often comes down to small, repeatable habits rather than dramatic detoxes. We asked ...

This film explores the complex process of human digestion, detailing how food is broken down into molecules by the digestive system. It follows the journey of food from the mouth, where it is chewed ...

The hazards associated with microplastic pollution are becoming increasingly recognized. However, one study suggests that researchers have misjudged the impacts of nanoplastics — the insidiously ...

You know you need fiber—but gastro MDs and nutritionists listed a few more gut-health best practices we're adopting ...

Drinking water right after meals may disrupt digestion; waiting about an hour can better support nutrient absorption and comfort.

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 ...

Digestive enzymes are often used to support healthy digestion and increase nutrient absorption. Studies show that they may benefit conditions like lactose intolerance and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS ...

Tiny yet mighty, chia seeds have earned their place among the world’s most talked-about superfoods. These small black and white seeds are packed with fibre, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and plant ...

Digestion is a process where the body breaks down food into smaller particles to absorb them into the bloodstream. How long it takes to digest food can vary. Complete digestion of food takes anywhere ...

Krissy Brady is a health and wellness writer. Her writing has appeared in magazines like Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health and WW, as well as on websites like EatingWell, HuffPost and SELF. She’s also a ...

Constant snacking is convenient, but it is silently sabotaging your digestive health. Frequent eating confuses hunger signals, challenges digestion and drains energy. Find out why grazing is harmful — ...