• Soft cheese: 2 hrs
• Hard cheese: 4–5 hrs
Nuts & Seeds
• Almonds, walnuts: 2–3 hrs
• Chia, flax seeds: 2 hrs
Fats & Oils
• Vegetable oils (olive, coconut): 30 min
• Butter, margarine: 2–3 hrs
Drinks
• Water: almost immediate
• Fruit juice: 15–30 min
• Coffee, tea: 30–45 min
What slows digestion:
• Overeating
• Poor food combinations (e.g. meat + starch)
• Lack of movement after meals
• Digestive issues (IBS, acid reflux, gastritis)
Tips for smooth digestion:
• Chew your food well
• Stay hydrated
• Take a light walk after meals
Food Digestion Times: What Your Stomach Won’t Tell You
