Had To Learn Eating Again! Shubhanshu Shukla Shares Video On Eating Food In Space During ISS Mission, Watch

Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS) and the second Indian to go into space, shared a video that shows how astronauts eat in zero gravity.

In the clip, he explains the routine astronauts follow while having meals in space. “Food in space. Never thought I would have to learn to eat again,” Shukla wrote. He added that habits matter in space dining, as one can easily create a mess if not careful. He shared a mantra, “Slow is Fast,” to explain how astronauts must remain mindful while eating.

Shukla Explains How Food Gets Digested in Space

The astronaut explained that gravity is not required for food digestion. He said, “Other interesting fact is we don’t need gravity to digest food.

A process called ‘peristalsis’ is responsible for digestion which is gravity independent. It is the contraction and relaxation of muscles to push food down through the digestive tract.” Shukla added that whether a person is upside down, in gravity, or in zero gravity, the body will always digest food. He concluded with, “Bon appetit,” making the fact both educational and relatable for his viewers.

Video Shows Challenges of Eating and Drinking in Space

Shukla also shared a video from the ISS, showing how astronauts handle food and drinks. He explained that eating and drinking in space is a challenge because of floating objects.

To solve this, everything is attached with Velcro so that it does not drift away. In the video, he demonstrated how liquids float and even joked, “You can eat water in space.”

He also showed himself drinking coffee, making the moment engaging for people curious about space living. His demonstration highlighted the importance of discipline in space dining.

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