365 Ways #253–Are you getting the most out of your food?

#253--Factors affecting Digestion (mechanical/chewing and chemical)--inadequate chewing, eating while stressed, too much liquid with food.

Factors affecting Absorption--poor digestion, stress, lack of nutrients to act as co-factors, impacted material on intestinal wall, gut flora imbalance, mucosal atrophy.

Factors affecting Assimilation--poor digestion, detox stress, lack of nutrients, dehydration, ph imbalance

Factors affecting Utilization--poor cell membrane health, excess toxins, lack of nutrient co-factors