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Any insights on when does the stomach start digesting food after you start eating?
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Stomach emptying: Most people's stomachs empty at the rate of 1-2 hours after liquids, 3-6 hours after solids. Carbohydrates & proteins exit faster than fats. Large meals take longer to empty than frequent grazing on small low fat meals.
Answered 11/30/2014
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