
01/06/2025
There’s about a 99.8% chance I’ll grab my phone if it’s within reach.
My squirrel brain loves it.
My gut? Not so much.
Here’s why:
How you eat is just as important as what you eat.
Digestion is a north-to-south process—an internal assembly line where each stage depends on the one before it. And it all starts with your brain.
Did you know that up to 30% of your stomach acid is produced before you even take a bite?
Your brain tells your nervous system to power up digestion. But if you’re distracted—scrolling, watching, multitasking—your brain stays in stress mode, not digestion mode.
That means:
• Less stomach acid production
• Faster eating
• Poor chewing
• Missed fullness cues
All of which can add up to bloating, discomfort, and sluggish digestion.
So if you’ve been eating with your phone in hand and wondering why your gut feels off… it might be time to give your brain the same screen break you’re giving your belly.