You Are What Your Body Does With What You Eat

“You are what you eat.”

We've all heard it—and it's true. Eating well matters.

But there's another part of the equation that may be even more important:

You are what your body does with what you eat.

Your body has to digest your food and absorb the nutrients it contains. If a digestive disorder interferes with that process, you may not be getting everything your body needs—even when you're eating a healthy diet.

And that can matter far beyond your digestive tract.

Digestion and nutrient absorption can have implications for:

• Nutrient status

• Metabolism and blood sugar

• Immune function

• Brain and sleep health

• Digestive comfort

So what does your digestive system have to do with all of these things?

That's what I explain in my latest video:

5 Ways Your Digestive Health Can Affect Your Overall Health

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If you're dealing with ongoing digestive symptoms, or wondering whether a digestive disorder could be affecting how your body digests and absorbs nutrients, this is also an area I help people investigate.

Because eating well is important.

But what your body does with what you eat matters, too.