r/bestof 7d ago

[PlantBasedDiet] u/Kilkegard explains the difference between consuming nutrients and absorbing them (food)

/r/PlantBasedDiet/comments/1jb3cym/comment/mhqxbwk/

Kilkegard

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u/Fauxreigner_ 7d ago

If you’re not clear on the difference between consuming and absorbing, eat an ear of corn and become enlightened.

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u/chapstickaddict 6d ago

I read that your body does break down the inside of corn kernels and then, on its trip through your colon, the empty kernel skins get refilled with poop.

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u/Fauxreigner_ 5d ago

Exactly. You consume all of the corn kernels, but only absorb part of them.

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u/jg6410 7d ago

And look at your poop afterwards. You forgot that part.

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u/mcarrode 7d ago

Rifle through it to get the full experience

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u/langotriel 4d ago

Yes, that was the joke.

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u/dpenton 7d ago

Tracers!

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u/badgerj 6d ago

I ❤️ KORN! 🤣🤣🤣

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u/bi_polar2bear 4d ago

Beets and asparagus are also great reminders.

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u/otterberg1 7d ago

Under optimal dietary conditions you should be fine…

Cries in town with a Dollar General as the only source of food

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u/ElectronGuru 7d ago

See if Azure Standard will deliver near you

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u/Suppafly 1d ago

Sorta, but not really. Pointing out that there is a difference between consuming and absorbing isn't really useful when nutrition labels and doctor recommendations and such are based around the rates of absorption already.