Foods are also separated according to the speed at which they are digested. The theory explains that fruit is digested much more quickly than other foods and is believed to ferment in the intestines if eaten with other foods that take longer to digest. Therefore, it is recommended that fruit be eaten separately from other foods (once it is reintroduced into the diet).
Reactions to poor food combinations usually include fatigue, gas, stomach bloating, pain and/or brain fog. Any or all of these reactions may also be explained by food intolerances, overeating or eating food that nourishes Candida. However, efficient observation and investigation techniques like the diet notebook will help you get to the bottom of these issues. If you find that you are having problems digesting your food, you'll want to pay special attention to the following guidelines as thoroughly as possible. The first three tips on this list consist of the most important rules of "food separating".
• Eat fruit alone
• Separate your meat from your starches, grains and sugar rich foods
• Don't combine bean protein with dairy or meat protein
• Avoid drinking cold water just before a meal as it suppresses gastric secretions
• Be aware that coffee can create premature emptying of the stomach by relaxing the ileocecal valve, sometimes leading to indigestion and heartburn
• To aid digestion after a meal, try green tea or a blend of green tea and other digestive herbs. A good tea is Eater's Digest by Traditional Medicinals.
• Use digestive enzymes before eating
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• Eating primarily low glycemic carbohydrates and eliminating fruits will help people with hypoglycemia to keep their blood sugar balanced even while practicing food combining (separating).
Please note, that diets can differ for those living with Crohns Disease!
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