How Long Does It Take to Digest Food

How long it takes to digest different foods

What you eat also affects how quickly the digestion process happens. Here's what to know about how quickly different macronutrients travel through the body:

Simple carbohydrates

When you've eaten foods like simple carbohydrates (think sugar or white bread), your body can digest them much more quickly, which is why they do not satiate you as well as more nutrient-dense foods that keep your digestive system busy for longer.