ABSORPTION IS KEY Choosing healthy foods is important – but it's what happens next that makes all the difference to your health. The truth is, it doesn't matter how well you eat if you aren't absorbing the nutrients from your meal. In fact, the digestive tract provides a barrier between what comes from the outside (food) and your internal system, including your blood stream and cells, until your meal has been broken down into a form that your body can use. And the first stop on the digestive train is a powerful ally in your health and wellbeing. NEXT STOP: STOMACH