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How Long Does It Take to Digest Your Favorite Foods?


You probably know that the old saying about gum taking seven years to digest is a myth, but have you ever thought about how long other foods take to break down? The folks at Pzizz have — and we’re pumped to share this guest post from them. It’ll give you a few things to chew on, that’s for sure!
Have you ever felt that some foods just stay in your stomach lingering on an extended vacation? While other meals leave you feeling light and mobile? The struggle is real!
Not all foods pass through the stomach at the same rate. While individual digestion time and overall cycle vary from person to person, here are some general guidelines.
Time taken to digest various foods
Will this change what foods you eat — or maybe when you eat them? —Pzizz

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