The Principles to Food Combining. Aid the digestive process by properly combining foods and drinking alkaline water from a water ionizer.
Every year Americans spend over 2 billion dollars on antacids. In fact, antacids have become the #1 over-the-counter remedy in the United States.* Indigestion has become so common that it is considered normal in today’s world. Many of us don’t even know what it is like to have proper digestion.
There is a fast and effective way to realize proper digestion. The key is properly combining your foods and drinking plenty of alkaline water, which we will discuss further throughout this article.
The Human Digestive System
Did you know different foods require different enzymes to aid in the digestive process? Some foods, such as proteins, require acids to digest, while others, such as starches, require alkaline digestive juices. If we are to eat, for example, a burger (protein) on a bun (starch) the acid and alkaline juices combine and essentially neutralize each other. This in turn slows down digestion. Poor digestion promotes an acidic bloodstream and we can’t be properly nourished and healthy if we are not digesting our food.
Food combining refers to combining foods that are compatible with each other in terms of how they digest.
Food Combining Principles
Why? In order for proteins to digest they need a very acidic environment where as carbohydrates (starches, fruits, sugars) and fats require a more alkaline medium. Whenever two or more foods are eaten at the same time that require opposite conditions the digestive system is compromised. This often results in gas, bloating and poor adsorption of nutrients. Obviously what we are talking about is in sharp contrast to much of the American diet; Meat and Potatoes, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Fish and Chips are all digestive nightmares!
Other principles of proper digestion:
- Don’t wash down food with a drink (including water) as it dilutes the digestive juices. Drink before eating or 1 hour after a meal, especially if the meal included animal protein.
- Chew food close to liquid consistency. We can assimilate and enjoy the nutrients only from those foods which are liquefied.
- Our body is 70% water so try to enjoy foods that reflect this consistency. You should aim for ~70% of your diet to be water and water rich foods, ~20% to be starches, ~5-7% protein and the rest healthy oils.*
More on the Water You Drink…
Water is the most important element to becoming and staying healthy. Because our body is 70% water (our blood is 94%!) we need to give our body plenty of pure – alkaline water. Alkaline water is oxygen rich and is more easily absorbed into the body tissues. It is 6 times more hydrating that regular water, offering improved detoxification and health benefits. Using a water ionizer is a convenient way to convert tap water to strong alkaline water. Drinking high quality water is a key element in the digestive process and is vital to achieving and maintaining outstanding health and vitality.
To learn more about water ionizers and the benefits of drinking alkaline water visit us at http://www.e-smartliving.com. To receive a printable copy of the Food Combining Guide email us at info@e-smartliving.com.
Basic Food Combining Guide
Group A: LOW ACID VEGETABLES & FRUITS
Group B: PROTEINS
Group C: STARCHES
Group D: OILS/FATS
Group E: FRUITS
Combine with Group B, C and D
Combine with Group A
Combine with Group A
Combine with Group A
Eat Separately (Don't mix sub-groups)
Asparagus
Beef
Amaranth
Avocado Oil
Apples
Alfalfa Sprouts
Carp
Barley
Butter/ Margarine
Apricots
Grass
Chicken
Buckwheat
Canola Oil
Bananas
Alfalfa Sprouts
Clams
Hemp Seed Flour
Corn Oil
Mangos
Barley Grass
Fish
Kamut
Flax Oil
Nectarines
Broccoli
Lamb
Millet
Hemp Seed Oil
Papaya
Brussel sprouts
Lobster
Quinoa
Lard
Peach
Cabbage
Mussels
Spelt
Margarine
Pears
Carrots
Oyster
Wild Rice
Olive Oil
Currants
Cauliflower
Pork
Bread
Peanut Butter
Dates/Figs
Chard
Rabbit
Breakfast cereals
Safflower Oil
Grapes
Chlorella
Salmon
Brown Rice
Sesame Oil
Watermelon
Collard Greens
Shrimp
Noodles
Sunflower Oil
ACID FRUITS
Cucumbers
Scallops
Oats
Coconut Oil
Berries
Eggplants
Tuna
Pasta
Borage Oil
Blackberries
Garlic
Turkey
Wheat
Fish Oil
Cherries
Kale
Venison
Rice
Flax Seed Oil
Grapefruit
Kohlrabi
NUTS & SEEDS
Rye
Olive Oil
Oranges
Lettuce
Pumpkin Seeds
BEANS & LEGUMES
Cod Live Oil
Pineapple
Onions
Almonds
Black Beans
Dried Fruit
Parsnips
Chestnuts
Chick Peas
MELONS
Peas
Flax Seeds
Green Peas
Cantaloupe
Peppers
Pumpkin Seeds
Kidney Beans
Honeydew Melon
Sea Veggies
Sesame Seeds
Lentils
Spirulina
EGGS/ CHEESE
Lima Beans
Sprouts
Dairy Cheese
Pinto Beans
Wheat Grass
Soy Cheese
Red Beans
Wild Greens
Goat Cheese
Soy Beans
Daikon
Eggs
Tempeh
Dandelion Root
Egg Substitutes
Tofu
Maitake
Whey
STARCHY VEGGIES
Kombu
Squash
Nori
Pumpkin
Shitake
LOW SUGAR FRUITS
Avocados
Lemons
Limes
Tomatoes
* The pH Miracle by Robert O. Young and Shelley Redford Young, 2006
DISCLAIMER: The information in this article is intended for educational purposes only. The author of this article is not a medically trained physician; therefore, any theories or suggestions put forward are intended to supplement and not replace the advice of medically or legally trained professionals. All matters concerning your health require medical supervision. Please ensure that you consult your doctor prior to adopting any suggestions put forward by e-SmartLiving, as well as about any condition that may require medical diagnosis or medical attention. E-SmartLiving is not responsible in any manner whatsoever for any injury sustained either directly or indirectly from information put forward in this article
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