The concept of “eating healthy” often makes me think of salad, grilled fish, rice cakes, etc. I recently learned, however, that nutritionists say it’s not just what we eat, but what we eat it with. It seems that certain food pairings will leave you tired, bloated, and gaining weight, while other pairings will have you shedding the pounds and feeling energized. Here are examples of both good and bad pairings: Non-Starchy Vegetables Leafy greens, bok choy, asparagus, and Brussels sprouts go great with either protein, carbs, or fats because they can digest in both alkaline and acidic environments. The best combo would be a meaty or carb base, with plenty of NSVs on the side. |
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Proteins and Fats This is the worst pairing you can make – Pepsin (the enzyme that break down protein) is inhibited by fats, actively preventing your body from breaking down and using the much-needed proteins. If you are unsure about foods that contain both (like cheese or nuts), simply consider them as proteins. |
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Meat and Potatoes Nothing like some french fries with your steak, or mash with your turkey, right? Sadly, that’s not the case. Potatoes are carbs and require an alkaline environment to digest properly, while meat and other proteins (like nuts, soy, and olives) are digested in an acidic environment. Mixing acid with alkaline cancels both, making digestion hard and ineffective. |
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Drinking while Eating You may think it’s nonsense, but drinking during a meal dilutes the enzymes in the stomach, forcing them to work harder and making digestion take more time. If you want to be on the safe side, avoid drinking any liquids in the 15 minutes before and after eating. |
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Fruits with Anything Else Our body breaks down fruits faster than any other food, but if you eat them with other ingredients, your body saves them for last. The problem starts with fermentation – fruits have a relatively high sugar levels, a key ingredient in the fermentation process. The most evident byproduct of fermentation is the production of gas, which can also lead to bloating. |
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Extra advice: 1. If you want to combine some of the “forbidden” pairings, give your body time to digest.
2. Not all carbs are bad. Eating carbs from whole grains or beans (pinto, kidney, navy), combined with non-starchy veggies will keep the fats away from your midsection.
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