Is it more beneficial to drink foods rather than eat?

Question

I was eating a bowl of fruits (fruit salad) the other day and I was thinking that it would take less time to consume if I blended all the fruits, made it into a fruit punch and drank it. This got me thinking that maybe the fruit punch would be easier absorbed by the body since its already been blended into small bits.

So in general, if any solid food was blended into a liquid form, would it be better?
What you people think, do you think this is true?

Answer 1

No. Your gums would wither and you would lose your teeth. Your intestines were designed to process food. Both food and liquids are necessary for health.

Answer 2

You make an interesting case in point. While consuming nutrients in liquid form has it's benefits and can be a part of your intake though it should not be the only manner of consumption. Our whole digestive system is designed to break down foods. Tragically enough children on long term feeding tubes into their stomach experience many health problems the worst case scenario is that their organs begin dying. Consuming only liquids even the nutrient dense formulas given to these children don't keep their bodies functioning properly. Chewing food, tasting food, is very important to our mental health too. Are you aware that much of our immune system is manufactured in the intestines?

Answer 3

No, blending the foods doesn't actually change the nutritional value of the said foods. I imagine sustenance in liquid form already would probably be slightly easier to digest, but since your stomach acids liquefy all the foods you eat anyway, it probably won't make much difference.

Answer 4

Perhaps. Astronauts do it. I did it at 18 for a week after getting all 4 of my wisdom teeth out and I didn't get sick. I've always had athlete level blood chemistry profiles when tested every 5 years for deficiencies. So hey, they say "juicing" is good, so juice up! Personally, like to chew my food. I'll save juicing for when I have no teeth which I plan to never let happen. Even tonight I made soup with super crisp vegies. I like to crunch. I'm not a sucker--I mean sipper!

Answer 5

Interesting, I never thought about that before. I suppose since we are in a hurry up society it would be easier to digest since some people do not take the tiime to chew their food properly. Huh, I never thought of that before.

Answer 6

in case you eat the comparable quantity of energy, you will out on the comparable quantity of fat. although, greater healthy meals incorporate necessary food. to illustrate, milk might have some energy in, however the diet B's interior are greater helpful. (diet B facilitates with the conversion of nutrients to capability, if truth be told supplying you with greater capability from much less nutrients) So to illustrate, in spite of if a burger and an Orange have the comparable energy, you need to consistently take the orange.

Answer 7

I disagree. An all liquid diet can harm your oral health. As far as easier for your body to absorb... your body naturally breaks down nutrients, and thus basically FUNCTIONS. Hope this helps...

Answer 8

no its not true, there is a proven fact that if you dont eat solid foods your body will shut down. its good to get plenty of healthy liquids, but you really need to eat solid foods too.

Answer 9

it depends on the food your mixing!!! some foods are not better absorbed in liquid form

Answer 10

Hummmm..............I'm not sure. But I do know it will keep your weight down alot. Because that is how they feed the old people in the old fokes homes.