The digestion and assimilation of food is physical,chemical and physiological one.When food enters the body,It undergo several changes before it is broken down into its constituent parts. The most important rule of Food combining Avoid Mixing protein and carbohydrate concentrated foods. Protein takes 2 to 6 hours to digest depends upon the complexity of protein. When protein is taken with starch concentrated food it causes fermentation of food which leads to indigestion and gas in stomach. Animal food proteins such as meats,fish,cheese require very high concentration of hydrochloric acid.Their gastric digestion is greatly inhibited by carbhohydrate fermentation in the stomach.This will produce more gas and increased discomfort. Eating meat,potatoes,bread and sweets should be specially avoided. Protein foods are best digested with salads.Primary protein foods such as nuts,seeds and soyabeans also combine very well with acid fruits like oranges,pine...
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