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  2. How long does food take to digest? Common digestion ... - AOL

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    Digestion time depends on several factors, including the food you ate, your age and more. Here's what to expect after you eat. Digestion time depends on several factors, including the food you ate ...

  3. Experts Weigh-In On How You Can Quickly Reduce Bloating - AOL

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    After you eat, your GI tract works hard to break it all down, so your body can use the food you ingested. But digestion slows down when you go to sleep, Angelone says, and eating late can increase ...

  4. Doctors Explain How Long It Actually Takes to Digest Food - AOL

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    Many factors affect the timeframe, but doctors explain what you need to know. ... Food. Games. Health. Home & Garden. Lighter Side. Medicare. News. Science & Tech. Shopping ...

  5. Postprandial somnolence - Wikipedia

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    Postprandial somnolence (colloquially known as food coma, after-dinner dip, or "the itis") is a normal state of drowsiness or lassitude following a meal. Postprandial somnolence has two components: a general state of low energy related to activation of the parasympathetic nervous system in response to mass in the gastrointestinal tract , and a ...

  6. Healthy digestion - Wikipedia

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    Healthy digestion, also called digestive health, results in the absorption of nutrients from food without distressing symptoms.Healthy digestion follows having a healthy diet, doing appropriate self-care including physical activity and exercise, minimizing activities like smoking or consuming alcoholic drinks which impair digestion, and managing any medical condition which disrupts digestion ...

  7. Sleep and metabolism - Wikipedia

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    When sleep deprived, the metabolic system will be out of balance, which will ultimately affect the dietary choices people make. Teens who are sleep deprived crave more carbohydrates. Sleep deprivation is a risk factor for obesity among young adults. [7] [medical citation needed]

  8. The Real Reason Why Turkey Makes You So Sleepy - AOL

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    Gervacio says to take your time with your Thanksgiving meal and allow your body to properly digest food. “This prevents overeating and the resulting energy crash,” she explains. Set your ...

  9. Metabolism - Wikipedia

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    Metabolism (/ m ə ˈ t æ b ə l ɪ z ə m /, from Greek: μεταβολή metabolē, "change") is the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms.The three main functions of metabolism are: the conversion of the energy in food to energy available to run cellular processes; the conversion of food to building blocks of proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and some carbohydrates; and the ...