03/23/2025
Did you know digestion starts before you even take a bite? 🍽️👀👃
The moment you see, smell, or even think about food, your body kicks into gear. This early stage—called the cephalic phase of digestion—primes your system by stimulating 💦 saliva, 🔥 stomach acid, and 🧪 digestive enzymes.
Basically, your body’s getting a head start so it can break down and absorb all those nutrients more efficiently.
This is why slowing down, being present, and really savoring your meals matters. Your brain and gut? Dream team.
So next time you eat, take a deep breath, engage your senses, and let your body do what it does best.