The digestive system uses the food we eat to produce energy and all the nutrients our bodyes need, affecting our performace, mood and wellness.
Therefore it is very important to learn about how the digestive system works to break down food.
The different types of food contain different type of nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, vitamines, etc. The amout we eat of them affects directly our performace. Therefore, depending on the kind of activity we are going to do we eat differently.
For instance, it is recomended to eat carbohydrates before doing physical activities and to eat proteins after.
Knowing how the digestive system works will help you to organice your diet according to the activities you do and to perfome in a better way, helping you stay healthy and not overexert your body.