Digestive system

Digestive System

Body System	What can go wrong?	Looking after your system
The digestive system is a group of organs working together to convert food into energy and basic nutrients  to feed the entire body. Food passes a long tube inside the body known as the alimentary canal or the gastrointestinal tract.                The digestive system consists of:         Large intestine small intestine esophagus stomach Liver Gallbladder Pancreas appendix	Some conditions such as indigestion or mild diarrhea are common; they result in mild discomfort and get better on their own or are easy to treat. Others, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), can be long lasting or troublesome.	Eat a high fibre diet eg. Beans Nuts Whole Grain and whole wheat Dried Fruit Porridge Eat healthy and have at least one or two fruit a day Get in soluble and soluble fibre. Limit foods that are high in fat       Limit you sweets/ desserts Choose lean meats Incorporate probiotics into your diet Eat on schedule Stay hydrated Skip the bad habits :  Smoking avoid excessive caffeine and alcohol.