Question 1

why does corn not digest?

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Cellulose: We are not able to digest Cellulose which is the outer portion of corn.

Question 2

how to improve digestion ?

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Ginger: Ginger is a great way to help in digestion.

Question 3

is chocolate hard to digest?

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Chocolate: Should not be a problem but, as always, never take too much!

Question 4

what food is easy to digests?

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Depends: A normal healthy person can easily digest all usual foods. For good health have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco and do not take any more than one drink/day.

Question 5

how to digest my food properly?

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Not sure what you: Mean.  Your body will take care of digestion.  While you should try to chew your food as best as possible, keep hydrated, minimize processed foods, make sure you are consuming fiber and keep active, even if you aren't great about these things, your body's natural mechanisms will still allow for pretty reasonable digestion.

Question 6

how can i digest my food faster.

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What's the hurry?: Why would you want to hasten your digestion?  Are you feeling bloated, or are you not eliminating regularly?  These could be similar or different physiological issues, and it would be best to talk with your own doctor about any digestive problems you might be having.  If you're having no problems but you just want to hurry, i respectfully suggest learning to appreciate your body's natural timing.

Question 7

what will improve your digestion?

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Tea: Tea and coffee are good help to improve digestion.

Question 8

how can i best improve digestion?

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Various: Avoid coffee, excess alcohol, excess fats (fried) overeating, anxiety, & fear. Make meal times unhurried and relaxing. My own theory is that more than minimal liquids dilute intestinal enzymes, which depend upon concentrated milieu for effective chemical food digestion.  A small amount of alcohol at inception of meal is reputed to stimulate gastric juices; i cannot recount medical evidence however.

Question 9

how do salts help with digestion?

Accepted Answer

What salts please?: Digestion is predominantly dependent on the activity of pancreatic enzymes and bile salts (is this what you mean?), the mechanical action on food of the stomach, and the integrity of the mucosal surface of the intestine thru which nutrients are absorbed.

Question 10

how long to digest non -veg food ?

Accepted Answer

Digestion: It take 4-6 hour to figest non-veg food.

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