Digestion ~ More Than Just Food
GLP1’s are all the craze at the moment. We’re all obsessed with being skinny. How convenient that I’m currently learning about the digestive system….and wouldn’t you know it: front and center there’s GLP1/GIP.
🍋 How does it act in the body?
🍋 Where does it come from?
🍋 What do you need to do long term for success?
This was the lecture hot topic today … Magic only works if you make life changes. I feel like this is beaten to death, but you can’t keep eating the way you always have and expect the weight to stay off.
🔔 SaRcAsM aLeRt 🔔I know, it’s a huge surprise that doing what made you heavy in the first place will make you heavy again.
Anywho…here’s a small portion of the 3 major phases of digestion, the hormones secreted, and a tiny dive into what those hormones do.
Share your journey and what you’ve learned. I’m curious.
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It's wild how much I've been learning about digestion lately, and one question that keeps coming up (and one I've definitely wondered myself!) is 'how long does food actually take to digest?' It's not a one-size-fits-all answer, as many of you probably know, but understanding the general food digestion timeline can be super helpful for feeling better and even managing weight. From what I've gathered, how quickly food moves through our system largely depends on its composition. Carbs, especially simple ones, tend to be digested faster. Proteins take a bit longer, and fats are the slowest. The journey starts in the STOMACH, where strong acids and enzymes get to work, especially during the Gastric phase. Then it moves into the small intestine, where most nutrient absorption happens, driven by hormones like CCK and Secretin, which signal for more digestive enzymes and bile. Let's talk about some common foods. For example, milk digestion time can be surprisingly quick for many, often passing through the stomach in about an hour or two. However, if you're lactose intolerant, this process can be much slower and cause discomfort. When it comes to proteins, things slow down a bit. Chicken digestion time might be around 1.5 to 2 hours for leaner cuts, while pork digestion time and especially beef digestion time can stretch to 3-4 hours or even more, depending on the cut, fat content, and how it's cooked. A fatty steak will naturally take longer than ground chicken. Vegetables and fruits, with their high water and fiber content, often digest relatively quickly, though fiber can also slow things down by adding bulk. This general flow gives us a rough food digestion time chart to consider. But remember, individual factors like your metabolism, stress levels (hello, Enteric Nervous System (ENS)!), hydration, and even your unique gut microbes play a huge role in this process. Why does this matter? Understanding these timelines helps me connect the dots to things like GLP-1 and satiety. When foods take longer to break down and move through, they often keep us fuller for longer, which can be a game-changer for managing cravings and supporting weight goals. It's not just about what you eat, but also how your body processes it. This deeper dive into anatomy and physiology is really helping me make more informed choices about my meals and snacks, focusing on balanced nutrition that supports optimal digestion.
