Choose Healthy Sources of Fat. A low-carbohydrate diet tends to be high in fat and protein, and low-carb dressings and dipping sauces can be high-fat. Select varieties that are low in saturated fat to support lower cholesterol levels and a reduced risk for heart disease.
Most chemical digestion occurs in the duodenum, which is part of  the small intestine. Chemical digestion also occurs to a lesser  degree in the mouth and stomach. No chemicâ¦al digestion occurs in  the esophagus or large intestine. Dani64.
Chemical digestion begins in the mouth when food mixes with saliva. Saliva contains an enzyme (amylase) that begins the breakdown of carbohydrates. (An enzyme is a protein that can catalyze certain biochemical reactions).