You have all heard of or read the phrase "You are what you eat", well I like to advance this one step deeper to "you are what you eat, digest and absorb". What you are able to absorb is a reflection of how well your entire digestive system is functioning. Having awareness of factors that influence these processes, from the pH of your stomach acid, how well you chew your food, your choice of foods (gluten or other intolerances), pre-biotics, pro-biotics as well as many more factors beyond the scope of this article can all significantly influence your overall health and wellness.

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