Anaerobic digestion

Chewing over the Food of the Future? In Lizzie Widdecombe’s “The End of Food,”, the writer shares how “The notion that we can nourish ourselves with something purer and more effective than food has long been part of our collective fantasy life.” This thought holds true for many in the developed world today, for whom food certainly feels like a burden, rather than a pleasure. The time, money and effort of purchasing, preparation, and eating food all seem to be a nuisance. Nevertheless, Robert…

What are the everyday foundations of health, that should be the basics of wellness? Did you know that there are 5 key items that you , should never be without... Yes , this is before work, gym , and competitive activities. You don 't know; Let me enlighten you that statistics say that 90 percent of Americans do not get their daily essential minerals and vitamins, out of there everyday diet alone, so don 't be hard on yourself... So again what are those 5 you should never run out of... 1.…

Since the dawn of the refrigerator era, dairy products have taken many diverse and interesting forms. No product -from cheese to milk- was colorfully explored quite literally like yogurt in the late 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. In an effort to get parents to buy yogurt that would not be chucked instantly by their kids, big corporations decided to include colorful sprinkles, cookie pieces, and further diversify the flavor base of the usually bland yogurt cup. One product that survived the consumer…

back of the pig’s mouth and down the esophagus. The tongue is a part of the digestive system because it aids in the digestion of food. Saliva: The saliva is found all throughout the pigs digestive system but mainly in the mouth. It is a clear liquid that functions as a lubricant to allow food to pass from the mouth to the esophagus easier. This clear liquid is a crucial part of digestion, and it unofficially belongs to the digestive system. Teeth: The teeth are a very important part of the…

enterobacterium, koalas would not be able to utilise proteins bound to tannins which would result in the koala suffering malnutrition (R. Osawa et al, 1993a). The retention time is extremely long for the koala in the hindgut which increases the digestion of nutrients, decreases the possible loss of microbial protein through faeces and breaks down large contents of fibre which is achieved by the caecum for maximum absorption. Hence, a slow retention time is an advantage to the koala to utilise a…

Horses have a type of digestion that is called hind-gut fermentation a type of digestion characterized by a relatively small fore-gut and mid gut which digesta passes through fairly quickly. To the hind-gut where the majority of digestion occurs via microbiological forces. Staring out the digesta is swallowed into the stomach which in a horse is monogastric having only one chamber to it. That said, it is not the kidney bean shape that we would think of in humans or pigs, but it has a more…

Uric acid is a chemical compound that is created when your body breaks down substances known as purines. They are sent to your kidneys in your blood, and through a filtration process, are eliminated through your urine. However, in some cases, this material accumulates in immoderate quantities, whether your body produces too plenty of it or has trouble eliminating it. As a result, an inflammatory disorder recognized as hyperuricemia is created, characterized by kidney issues and joint problems…

Introduction Throughout the day, humans expend energy through a variety of different processes and activities. The body's response to this energy demand is energy intake in the form of different fuel sources which includes carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and although it is not an optimal fuel source, humans are also capable of using alcohol for energy. After the food is ingested, it is digested through complex processes that breakdown the larger molecules into smaller molecules such as…

Do I Really Need a Colonoscopy? Do I really need a colonoscopy? The purpose of a colonoscopy is to detect and/or evaluate the health of the large intestine, otherwise known as the colon. How do you know if you really need one? Colon Function 101 The primary purpose of the large intestine (colon) is to absorb water and facilitate regulation of defecation. The large intestine, with a diameter of approximately 7 cm (approx. 2.75 inches) and a length of approximately 1.5 m (approx. 59 inches), is…

energy and nutrients that are needed in the body. The digestive system is made up of the alimentary canal which include the mouth or oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, and large intestines including the accessory organs of digestion which involve the teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver, gall bladder and the pancreas. The alimentary canal and the accessory organs perform the following functions which include; ingestion, secretion,…