What are the two ways you can digest your food?

Mechanical digestion: This is the physical breakdown of food into smaller pieces. It begins in the mouth, where teeth break down food into smaller pieces. The food is then swallowed and travels down the esophagus to the stomach, where it is further broken down by the stomach muscles and gastric juices.

Chemical digestion: This is the breakdown of food into its chemical components by enzymes. It begins in the mouth, where saliva breaks down carbohydrates into sugars. The food is then swallowed and travels down the esophagus to the stomach, where it is further broken down by stomach acids and enzymes. The food then travels to the small intestine, where it is mixed with bile from the liver and pancreatic juices from the pancreas. These fluids help to break down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates into their smallest components, which can be absorbed into the bloodstream.