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| Combined Food |  You must agree with the fact that all people want to loose weight, look younger and feel healthier. It is a great decision to use the proper combinations of foods to realize this. Eventually, we are what we eat. People may not be able to achieve all of their goals but they can certainly reduce the effects of the aging process on their bodies. More and more people are finding out that combining the proper foods to abolish the aging process is a good start.
Food combination means the process of ingestion certain foods together while avoiding other food combinations altogether. Combined food is not any type of diet where some foods are not eaten at all. It means that certain combinations of foods are not eaten at the same time. The point is that the body needs different amount of time to digest different foods depending on the general type of food being eaten. For instance, it is considered that you should not eat proteins with starchy foods or that acidic and alkaline foods should be eaten separately.
If you apply for information to the human history you will understand that eating different foods at the same time was not the model. People wander around in small family groups looking for food. When then came upon a food source for instance a nut for fruit tree or if they killed an animal it was eaten on the spot. If there was some food left after the eating binge then it may have been stored for later use.
The human organism adapted to this food availability by generating different enzymes to digest different types of foods. For example, carbohydrates require carbohydrate digesting enzymes and proteins require protein digesting enzymes. The production of protein enzymes and carbohydrate enzymes at the same time can cause indigestion, gas, cramping and the poor digestion of foods.
General rules for a proper food combination diet:
1. Carbohydrates (bread, rice, potatoes, wheat) should not be eaten with Acidic Foods (tomato, pineapples, grapefruits, oranges). Ptyalin enzyme is used to digest alkaline foods and is destroyed by acidic foods. The eating of acidic foods with carbohydrates can result in a fermentation process that produces gas. Citrus fruits can safely be eaten for a snack from 30 minutes to 1 hour before a regular meal. Tomatoes can be eaten with fatty foods and green leafy vegetables.
2. Proteins (meat, eggs, cheese, nuts) should not be eaten with Carbohydrates (grains, potatoes, sweet fruits, most desserts).
3. Two different Proteins at the same time. Do not combine meat, eggs, milk, cheese, nuts. The enzyme require to digest proteins need to be in different strengths for different proteins.
4. Proteins and Fats. Eat only lean meats because fats will suppress the appetite thus reducing the production of protein digestive enzymes.
5. Proteins (meat, eggs, cheese, nuts) should not be eaten with Acidic Foods (tomato, pineapples, grapefruits, oranges). The same reasoning as rule 1.
6. Starches (potatoes, cereals, grains) should not be eaten with Sugars. Sugar makes the mouth to produce an excessive amount of saliva which dilutes the concentration of ptyalin in the stomach.
7. Starches (potatoes, cereals, grains) should not be eaten with other Starches.
8. Melons should always be eaten alone. The digestion of melons happens very quickly and can be eaten for a snack from 30 minutes to 1 hour before a regular meal.
9. Milk should always be ingested alone. Milk requires a very specific enzyme to be digested properly.
At once the above rules do not allow you to maintain a balance diet. You will still need to maintain a balance diet just do not eat a serving from each of the food groups at the same time. Food combining for anti-aging purposes is a great way to fight the rigors of time.
If you just feel that you need vitamins, supplements or herbs to fight the aging process then find a good health care professional prior to starting any type of home treatment.
Note you always have to consult your doctor before using offered information. This information is nutritional in nature and is not to be construed as medical recommendation.
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