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 ...

“Eating a well-balanced lunch supports the body’s natural digestive rhythm, prevents overeating later and helps regulate ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Much of the food you eat is absorbed by your digestive system, which includes your stomach and your intestines. But some of what you eat makes it all the way through those twists and turns and comes ...

Feeling bloated, too full, or constipated is never fun. There are lots of factors that affect our digestion, such as if we're traveling or under stress. And whether you regularly struggle with ...

The human body undergoes numerous changes throughout life, with many significant transitions occurring during the decade of the 40s. Among these changes, the decrease in digestive enzyme production ...