redkitty
Executive Chef
Ok, so this has me puzzled as I've read so many different things on the web. I think we have a couple nutritionists here, yes? Or anyone who knows the answer to..... how long does it take to digest our food?
I know digesting meat/chicken/fish etc takes longer than vegetables/fruit/legumes. But how long?
I read this from the Mayo Clinic...
Digestion: How long does it take? - MayoClinic.com
"This can vary — but usually between 24 and 72 hours in healthy individuals. After you eat, it takes about six to eight hours for food to pass through your stomach and small intestine. Food then enters your large intestine (colon) for further digestion and absorption of water. Elimination of undigested food residue through the large intestine usually begins after 24 hours. Complete elimination from the body may take several days."
Any thoughts? Does this seem pretty spot on? Thank you!!!!
I know digesting meat/chicken/fish etc takes longer than vegetables/fruit/legumes. But how long?
I read this from the Mayo Clinic...
Digestion: How long does it take? - MayoClinic.com
"This can vary — but usually between 24 and 72 hours in healthy individuals. After you eat, it takes about six to eight hours for food to pass through your stomach and small intestine. Food then enters your large intestine (colon) for further digestion and absorption of water. Elimination of undigested food residue through the large intestine usually begins after 24 hours. Complete elimination from the body may take several days."
Any thoughts? Does this seem pretty spot on? Thank you!!!!