Behind the dense green color and shape that is often avoided by children, broccoli actually has great benefits. According to Dr Rangan Chatterjee, author of "The Four Pillar Plan" and a correspondent of the BBC Doctor in the House program, broccoli can serve as life savior. In his article, the benefits of broccoli start from the intestines, after traveling through the small intestine, and begin to develop from the place. Once the digested fibers from broccoli reach the colon, Chatterjee says, the intestinal bacteria begin to "feast" the fibers and make short chain fatty acids. The result, colonies of intestinal bacteria are balanced, healthy intestine, and boost immunity. Bowel health is very important. In addition to its effect on digestive function, also on mood and brain function. "It also affects weight and potential joint pain," according to Chatterjee. Healthy Mind Actually, the relationship between healthy intestinal bacteria and healthy ...
There are many myths about the dangers of swallowing gum. Starting from the new will come out seven years later, make the gut sticky, until it will not be able to defecate again. Although the myth was indeed exaggerated, but made curious. Actually what happens in the body when we swallow chewing gum? According to Buzzfeed who talks with gastroenterology specialist, Dr. Lisa Ganjhu, DO, a professor of medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City, and try to find out what happens to your immune system to swallow gum - and whether it is really dangerous. According to Dr. Ganjhu, chewing gum will enter the body just like all other foods. Only, they will not be completely digested. "Our digestive system is very strong, if they can digest steaks, then this system can also digest chewing gum," said Dr. Ganjhu. So the strong gastric (intestine) movement along with the acid and enzymes can still decipher the gum in the abdomen. The difference, chewing gum will no...