Nutrition and Digestion: How long after drinking milk can I eat food?
                                
                                
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                                With approximately two-thirds of the world's adult population experiencing some degree of lactose malabsorption, knowing **how long after drinking milk can I eat food?** is a common and important question. The answer depends heavily on your individual digestive health and the types of food being consumed.