You know you need fiber—but gastro MDs and nutritionists listed a few more gut-health best practices we're adopting ...

When it comes to digestion, several myths have proliferated over the years. One says the body can't digest chewing gum, another that beans cause more gas and bloating than other foods, and perhaps the ...

Circadian rhythm and digestion play a role in determining the best time to eat dinner. Eating dinner two to three hours ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ever wondered what your digestive system looks like from the inside? Well, here is a handy graphic, complete with a smiling mouth and teeth. Your digestive system is responsible for allowing you to ...

Digestion is the process through which food is broken down into smaller components for easy absorption into the bloodstream. The digestion process involves several stages involving both the mechanical ...

Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Key Takeaways Dandelion tea helps digestion and gut health by protecting liver ...

Increased consumption of teas rich in catechins is associated with reduced risk of stomach, colon and other gastrointestinal cancers. Now researchers have found found that the digestive process could ...

Tiny yet mighty, chia seeds have earned their place among the world’s most talked-about superfoods. These small black and white seeds are packed with fibre, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and plant ...

Researchers announced early tests of a new potato processing technique designed to make our bodies digest potato starch more slowly. Laboratory demonstrations show that the approach blocks certain ...