go 90 minutes without eating. Don’t feel bad about it when you hear it. It’s a lovely sight to see.”
Dr. Pimentel claims that the human digestive system has two separate computer programs—one for feeding and one for cleansing. “Like a dishwasher, you need time to clean up after yourself. Eating continuously throughout the day deprives the digestive system of the time it needs to “clean up” in preparation for the following meal.
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It turns out that not requiring a snooze (or a coffee pick-me-up) in the afternoon can be an indication that your digestive system is functioning normally.
Dr. Pimentel claims there is no complicated science behind this. Digestion is a very energy-intensive process, whether or not we realize it. If you’re having trouble digesting your food or are constantly digesting, your body’s resources are being diverted from your brain and lungs to your stomach. If you’re having an easy time digesting your food, that’s because your body has more energy to devote to other functions.