How to Use digestion in a Sentence

digestion

noun
  • She began to suffer from poor digestion as she grew older.
  • The knees are both fine, and the digestion is top-notch, thanks for asking.
    Françoise Mouly, The New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2023
  • The meal is the product of wet-milling corn and aids dogs as a protein source and helps with digestion.
    Dallas News, 21 Dec. 2022
  • The fiber in whole grains slows down the digestion process and prevents high blood sugar spikes.
    Rebecca Jaspan, Mph, Rd, Cdn, Cdces, Health, 5 May 2023
  • But not all the products of the digestion process at Newtown Creek are being reused.
    Robin Shulman Agüeros, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Pepsin, made in the stomach, is the main enzyme involved in the digestion of protein.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Feed a fly trap insects that are about a third of its size for ideal digestion.
    Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 19 July 2023
  • But these are more like fruit pate and make aiding your digestion a total treat.
    ELLE, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Nuts and seeds might cause painful digestion and bowel movements if your body does not break them down well enough.
    Amanda MacMillan, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
  • The 3-Day plan features seven juices per day, in addition to a digestion shot.
    Asonta Benetti, Peoplemag, 2 May 2023
  • The medication also slows digestion and sends signals to the brain that the stomach is full, which can lead to weight loss.
    Nerdwallet, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2024
  • Apple cider vinegar has been shown to be most effective when paired with a diet full of starchy foods, as the acid slows down the digestion of starch.
    Melissa Matthews, Men's Health, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Most of the time, it is served without any additional fixings and is known to aid digestion.
    Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2023
  • The oats contain soluble fiber which helps slow digestion and keeps you feeling full for longer.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Feb. 2023
  • When glucose comes out of digestion and into the bloodstream, it is supposed to enter the cells of the body to provide energy.
    Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Fiber feeds the good bacteria already living in the gut, and it does not get destroyed during digestion.
    Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 6 Apr. 2023
  • The brainstem connects the brain with the spinal cord and controls vital processes, such as breathing, digestion and heart rate.
    Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2023
  • The premise was that your body diverted blood and energy to digestion, disrupting the function of your limbs.
    Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2022
  • Probiotics have been buzzy for some time now—and touted to ease digestion and support immune health.
    Lauren Del Turco, SELF, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Young says ginger can help with digestion and immune function as well.
    Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Pineapple Sage: Not only a favorite of hummingbirds; many use it as tea to calm nerves, while aiding in digestion.
    Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 31 Aug. 2023
  • The fiber lowers blood sugar by slowing the rate of digestion and absorbing sugar.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 24 June 2023
  • So the idea that taking a laxative can somehow speed up digestion and help keep pounds off is misguided.
    Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Some birds ingest grit—such as little stones, sand or shells—to help pulverize food, but the new species didn’t, per CNN, leaving its method of digestion a mystery.
    Tara Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Turns out, even just a little bit of exercise can indeed help break up that bloated feeling: A post-meal stroll kick-starts digestion.
    Lizzy Briskin, SELF, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Matcha is a good source of fiber, which can aid digestion and promote regular bowel movements.
    L'oreal Thompson Payton, Fortune, 12 Feb. 2023
  • Of course, this is the minimum amount of water to counter the amount of water lost in a day due to exercise, digestion, sweat, and other bodily functions.
    Steven Rowe, Verywell Health, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Patients say the drugs, which reduce appetite and slow the rate of digestion, have been a game-changer after years of trying to lose weight on their own and seeing little to no movement on the scales.
    Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Green tea has been used for centuries to help improve weight loss, digestion, and metabolism, so why not enjoy it in a tasty gummy bear form?
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Adjustments in eating habits and digestion may also be at play.
    Lisa Milbrand, Parents, 22 Jan. 2024

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