Food combining is a great way to manage your weight, it helps to eliminate been overweight, gassy and bloated after meals.
Food combining
BAD
Grain with dairy or meat = Gas
Fruit with vegetables = Gas
Fruit with meat = Gas
Fruit with grain or dairy = Gas
GOOD
Fruit by itself = No Gas, proper digestion
Grain with vegetables = No Gas
Pasta with vegetables = No Gas
Fish of meat with vegetables = No Gas
Pulses/bean and grains = No Gas
Carbohydrates – The main energy we use everyday. In the natural state they are low in calories and high in fibre. Good carbohydrates with out added refined sugar
Fruit, Wholemeal breads, Grains, Rice, Pasta, Vegetables, oatmeal, Beans, Nuts, Seeds. Raw or lightly cooked 3-5 serving per day.
Proteins – These are for the growth and repair of our tissues.
Eggs, Dairy, Meat, Poultry, Fish, Apricots, Avocados, Bananas, Cherries, Dates, Figs, Nuts, Beans and grapes
Fibre – Helps aid digestion, indigestible, helps move the waste through the intestine.
Fruit, Vegetables, nuts and seeds, whole grain foods.
Fats – Source of energy and contain fat-soluble. Our body stores fat under our skin to help insulate the body. We need some fat in our diet because it contains fat-soluble vitamins.
Water – Water is necessary for every function of the body. It is essential for digestion, absorption, circulation and excretion. At least 6 – 8 glasses of water per day. Herbal drinks do count towards water consumption. Drink natural mineral water, pure water or filtered tap water
Vitamins – Vitamins are required in very small amounts. There is no chemical similarity between these chemicals.
Vitamin A - (Beta-Carotene) An antioxidant used for skin, eyes, teeth and bones.
B Complex - All B vitamins are taken as a group, hence, B complex.
B1 - (Thiamine) For nervous system, body growth and body metabolism
B2 - (Riboflavin) Aids in the formation of red blood cells and antibodies. And for metabolism.
B3 - (Niacin) Aids in maintaining good skin and digestive system.
B5 - (Pantothenic Acid) Helps with stress, aids in the release of energy from fats and carbohydrates.
B6 - (Pyridoxine) Helps balance sodium & phosphorus. Aids in formation of antibodies.
B12 - (Cyanocobalamin) Aids in formation of blood cells, helps metabolism and nervous system.
Biotin - Aids in the utilization of other vitamins.
Choline - Helps in nerve transmission, liver and gallbladder function.
Folic Acid - Aids the brain function and for normal cell division.
Inositol - Is a necessary component it hair growth.
PABA - (Para- Aminobenzoic Acid) Protects the skin against sunburn. Needed for hair colour, and blood formation.
Vitamin C - (Ascorbic Acid) An antioxidant, heals wounds, tissue, bone repair, helps resist infections.
Vitamin D - Required for the body to absorb calcium & phosphorus. Helps nervous system.
Vitamin E - Prevents cancer and cardiovascular disease. An antioxidant helps blood clotting.
Vitamin K - Necessary for normal blood clotting.
Bioflavinoids - Helps strengthen capillaries and aids in absorption of vitamin C.
Coenzyme Q10 - Aids in the effectiveness of the immune system.
Minerals – These are also needed in small quantities, but we need more of these then we need of vitamins
Calcium - For bones & teeth, nervous system & muscle action.
Chromium - Increases effectiveness of insulin, used in metabolism.
Copper - Formation of blood cells, works with Vit. C in healing process.
Iodine - Helps regulate metabolism.
Iron - Used in the production of blood, works in the immune system.
Magnesium - Acts as a catalyst in utilization of carbohydrates, fat, protein & other minerals.
Manganese - For skeletal development & sex hormone production.
Molybdenum - Helps iron transport from liver, promotes normal cell function. Potassium - Necessary for heart muscle function, kidneys & nervous system.
Selenium - Works with E to promote antibodies. Keeps tissue and artery elasticity.
Zinc - Aids in healing process, used by prostate gland & immune system.
We must have all of the above items in correct portion for a well balanced diet.