how long does food stay in the stomach
The length of stay of food inside the stomach differs from one person and food type to another. Starchy foods or those rich in carbohydrates and sugar can stay inside the stomach for up to 2 hours. Protein-rich food takes longer to digest; staying for at least 3 hours inside. And there are those that take such a short trip inside the stomach; as short as 30 minutes. Roughly, food stays in the stomach for about 2 to 4 hours.