Carbohydrates

Have you ever wondered what happens to the food you eat once you have swallowed it? What processes occur which change food into nutrients? Track the journey of food through your GI tract and learn more about your digestive process.

Digestion begins in your mouth where the mechanical action of your teeth, tongue, and jaw begins to break down food that will eventually be absorbed as nutrients.

Think again if you think "carbs" are bad for you or that they should be kept to a minimum. Carbohydrate is essential for your health: are you getting enough?

Your small intestine is a key player in the process of digestion and absorption as it is the major site of digestion and absorption of nutrients.

Fibre refers to a group of carbohydrates found in plants. Dietary fibre is an essential component of eating for health and provides many health benefits.