Taste:
The Cephalic Phase of Digestion
Most people think digestion starts in the stomach, but it actually kicks off long before you even take a bite. It’s called the cephalic phase of digestion—a fancy term for the brain’s role in jumpstarting the digestive process. When you catch the scent of fresh-baked bread or your e…
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