Combining Foods, the key to Weight Loss (I)

The first thing to think about when we eat should be how good that product or food combination is for us. It`s not enough to provide the body with nutrition, it`s more important that the body assimilates the nutrients.

The theory of nutrition is based on the fact that the improper absorption of foods leads to tissue damage and that the food combination is the key of a balanced metabolism. It`s possible to have a healthy diet and the body not to benefit from the nutrients due to the interaction of incompatible foods at the same meal. Indigestion, constipation, the sense of fullness, and weight gain may appear due to improper food combinations.

For instance, sweet fruits such as dry fruits, bananas, apples, pears, or grapes shouldn`t be combined with anything, especially not with acid fruits or proteins. Acid fruits such as kiwi, oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and other citric fruits may be combined between them but never consumed along with sugars, bread, cereals, potatoes, pasta, rice, or proteins.

Green vegetables like green salad, tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, or peppers may be consumed with products rich in proteins or carbohydrates, but not with milk or other dairy products. Potatoes, carrots, dried bean, corn, or grey pea are great with green vegetables but people should avoid proteins, fruits, and fats next to dry vegetables.

All types of meat should be consumed with green vegetables but dairy products, fats, or fruits should not be consumed at the same meal. Eggs may be eaten with green vegetables but dairy products, proteins, and fats are not indicated along with eggs. Nuts and peanuts should not be combined at all.