Woman NZ

I am your stomach

It’s the season of celebration and excess – yay. I’m certainly feeling it. You may also be feeling it, though stretching is one thing I do brilliantly. I have many other talents you wouldn’t even suspect, but don’t worry, I’m happy to do all of it for you – so you can enjoy the guilty pleasures. You’re welcome.

But first, let me explain a little about myself. I’m part of the gastrointestinal system (or gut), a glorified plumbing system that processes and extracts nutrients from food. How glorified? Read on. But I promise I’m the most glorious part of it.

Some call me bean-shaped, but that’s a little demeaning. For a start, I don’t look that much like a bean, and

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