Of all the rules of food combining that have been proposed, two emerge as the most important in terms of their impact on digestive health.
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1. Eat fruits alone or leave them alone (Fruit is best eaten at least 20 minutes before other food or 2 hours after a meal)
2. Do not combine proteins and starchy vegetables at the same meal. Proteins and green vegetables are a perfect combination.
Disregarding these rules can slow digestion resulting in much gas and bloating
July 3rd, 2006
Many oils are hydrogenated, which increases shelf life at a high cost to consumer health. This process involves the use of extremely high temperatures and super-saturation of the oil with hydrogen. Hydrogenation of oils results in the formation of unnatural trans-fatty acids. These trans-fatty acids interfere with the body’s ability to utilize essential fatty acids. Medical research has proven that the human consumption of trans-fatty acids increases cholesterol, LDL (the bad form of cholesterol”) while decreasing HDL (the “good cholesterol”) all of which increase the risk of heart disease. Trans-fatty acids are also suspected of causing certain cancers, including breast cancer.
July 3rd, 2006