So Easy . . . Our Ancestors Ate Them When food comes to us, it
is still in a form that our body cannot use until it goes
through the digestive process. Food is made up of large, complex
molecules, which the digestive system breaks down into smaller,
simple molecules that can be absorbed into the body’s
bloodstream for use in the body’s growth, repair, and energy.
One principle for optimal digestive health is that humans must
take in food in the form of “organic matter” so that the body is
able to digest and assimilate what it takes in. When these kinds
of whole foods are ingested, the body coordinates the various
steps of digestion so that the process proceeds smoothly and the
cells obtain a steady supply of nutrients and energy. Healthy
human intestines contain billions of microorganisms, more than
400 species, both good and bad. The good ones help our digestive
systems. Whole, unprocessed foods in their natural state contain
essential, synergistic nutrients that foster complete nutrition
and offer a way to