Low Sugar Diet and Food Combining for Optimal Digestion

 

food combining dietWhen concentrated carbohydrates are combined with other foods, digestive difficulties can occur. These foods require very little time for digestion and leave the stomach very quickly. In the presence of other foods containing protein and fat they are forced to remain in the stomach for a much longer period. This results in fermentation as the sugars combine with bacteria and gas is created. The end result is digestive inefficiency and metabolic disturbance.

 

In a weekly diet program the majority of meals should consist of foods from a selection of complex carbohydrates, concentrated proteins and fats. The high sugar foods should be eaten alone and preferably in moderation and not on a regular basis.

 

Food Combining Diet Program

 

Breakfast

 

Fresh fruit OR

Raisin toast with apricot preserves OR

Scrambled eggs with wholegrain toast and tomato OR

Oatmeal with soy milk and walnuts

 

Lunch

 

Salad with tuna, chicken, egg or cheese OR

Salad sandwich with above foods on wholegrain bread OR

Grain or bean salads with oil based salad dressing OR

Wholegrain crackers with cottage cheese, tomato and cucumber

 

Dinner

 

Meat, poultry or fish with vegetables OR

Stir fry vegetables with chicken/tofu and brown rice OR

Whole grain pasta with pesto sauce and vegetables

Soup with vegetables and beans and/or chicken

 

Snacks – choose from:

 

Fruit eaten alone.

Plain yogurt.

Protein shakes.

Raw nuts or seeds.

Boiled egg.

Raw carrot/celery sticks.

Vegetable juices.

Hummus or cheese with rice cakes or whole grain crackers and tomato.

 

Desserts

 

Should be eaten alone and preferably three hours after meals. This includes all fruits.

 

If eating desserts it is best to choose those that do not contain refined sweeteners or with a high fat content.

 

Due to their effects on blood sugar control it is best that these foods be severely limited.

 

 

Follow this diet plan for a period of a few weeks and you will notice a dramatic improvement in your digestive function.

 

Copyright © Mizpah Matus 2004

 

See Also:

 
Low Carb Diet Plan
 
Low Glycemic Index Diet

 

 

 

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