How long does it take to digest food?

I often hear people complaining that they are hungry again right after a meal, while others regret that their stomachs are always bloated and uncomfortable after a meal. In fact, this is because different foods require different digestion times. Senior nutritionists use the following "food digestion timetable" to help you stay away from good food and let your stomach and intestines easily start the war to protect your stomach. So, start with the article introduced by the editor.

NO1. Fruit digestion time: 30 minutes to 1 hour

Melon fruits (such as watermelon) require the shortest digestion time, while bananas take the longest. Eat it between meals when you are not very hungry or full. If you want to eat some fruit to fill you up for a while, bananas are a good choice. Remember not to eat them on an empty stomach. Watermelon provides energy quickly and increases blood sugar, which is especially unsuitable for diabetics.

NO2. Vegetable digestion time: 45 minutes to 2 hours

Melon vegetables (such as winter melon) take the shortest time to digest, followed by Solanaceae vegetables (such as tomatoes and eggplants), then leafy vegetables (such as spinach and Chinese cabbage) and cruciferous vegetables (such as broccoli). Root vegetables (such as sweet potatoes and taro) take the longest time to digest.

Therefore, root vegetables can be used as staple food. People with poor digestion should eat less cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli. If they do eat them, they must be cooked until soft.

NO3. Grain digestion time: 1.5~3 hours

Liquid or semi-liquid cereal foods (such as porridge) take less time to digest. Fermented foods without added fat (such as steamed bread and oil-free bread) are also easier to digest. They have the highest digestibility in the body, reaching 98%.

Therefore, for people with weak gastrointestinal tract, porridge, steamed buns, etc. are good choices. But if you add oil to it and make it into fried steamed bread slices, fried rice, etc., it will be difficult to digest.

Through the article introduced above, everyone now understands how long it takes to digest food. In fact, food digestion requires a process, and everyone's physical condition is different, so the time it takes to digest food is naturally different. If indigestion occurs for a long time, it is best to check first, make targeted adjustments, and also increase food intake.