Did You Know!
Saliva Starts Breaking Down Food Before You Even Swallow
Digestion begins before food reaches your stomach.
- Enzymes in saliva, such as amylase, start breaking down starches the moment you begin chewing.
- This is why if you chew a piece of bread for a long time, it starts to taste sweet — the starch is turning into simple sugars right in your mouth.
Fun fact: On average, your body produces about 1–1.5 liters of saliva daily just for this initial step of digestion.
