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Apéritif and digestif

When you eat food, your tummy works very hard to break it down into tiny pieces that your body can use. Sometimes, before eating the food, some adults like to drink a special drink called an apéritif. An apéritif is like a special kind of drink that can help wake up your tummy and get it ready for the meal. It's like a little alarm clock that tells your tummy to get ready for some yummy food!

After eating a big meal, some adults like to drink another special drink called a digestif. A digestif is like a little helper drink that helps your tummy finish breaking down all the food. It's like a little superhero that makes sure your tummy is doing a great job and finishes the job all the way. It helps your tummy feel happy and satisfied after eating a big meal.

So, to summarize, an apéritif is a special drink that helps get your tummy ready for food, and a digestif is a special drink that helps your tummy digest the food you ate. Both are special drinks that help adults enjoy their meals even more!
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