A nutrition expert breaks down how long it takes to digest food—and shares tips on keeping your digestive system healthy.

A healthy digestive tract is the key to good health. The digestive process is complex and the digestive tract is designed to ...

Between plant milk, pre- and probiotics, and gluten-free alternatives, I think (and talk!) about digestive health more than ever before. I know that digestion is how the body breaks down food and ...

In general, it will take four to six hours for your stomach to digest food. However, it can take between 2 to 5 days for food to move through the intestines and exit the body. You can't speed up ...

When it comes to intestines, it sure seems like two are better than one. I asked my friend Franck Carbonero why that is. He’s a microbiologist at Washington State University. He studies the bacteria ...

Gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph Salhab recommends a simple 10-minute walk after meals. This habit aids digestion by promoting ...

Understanding how the digestion process influences and alters the composition and structure of food is essential for food ...

Could drinking while eating be the cause of your acid reflux and heartburn? Some health experts argue that a person should not drink beverages, particularly water while eating a meal because it ...