Many people often wonder why certain foods leave them feeling light within minutes, while others keep them full for hours. The reason lies in how different foods take different amounts of time to pass through the digestive system. Digestion is the body’s natural process of breaking down food and drinks into smaller molecules so nutrients can be absorbed efficiently. Experts believe that knowing how long various foods stay in the system can help in meal planning, weight management, and maintaining steady energy levels.

Doctors explain that food usually spends about four hours in the stomach before moving into the small intestine, which marks the first stage of digestion. From there, it may take six to twelve hours, sometimes longer, to pass into the large intestine. Overall, food can take

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