Understanding Digestion: How Long Does It Take To Digest Food?

How Long Does It Take To Digest Food?

Digesting food can take anywhere from 24 to 72 hours, but it varies depending on what you eat. Simple carbs like pasta pass through quickly (30-60 minutes in your stomach), while protein and fat (meat, fish) take much longer (2-4 hours in your stomach). After your stomach, food spends 2-6 hours in the small intestine … Read more