Debunking the Myth: Do Instant Noodles and Fried Foods Stay in Your Stomach for Days?
Illustration of instant noodle | image source: Ikhsan Baihaqi/unsplash Have you ever heard the claim, "Don’t eat too many instant noodles because they stay in your stomach for days" ? This widely shared statement has led many people to limit their consumption of instant noodles and other flour-based foods. But is there any scientific truth to this claim, or is it just another food myth? Besides instant noodles, similar myths circulate about fried foods like crispy fried chicken, fritters, or any dish containing wheat flour. Some even go as far as to say that these foods remain in the stomach for three days or can even cause cancer. Understandably, hearing the word "cancer" can be alarming, leading some to develop an irrational fear of flour-based foods. But before jumping to conclusions, let’s critically analyze whether these claims are scientifically valid or just another health hoax. How the Human Digestive System Works The human digestive system is design...
