Food combining
Posted by edd677 on Nov 14, 2009 · Member since Jul 2009 · 86 posts
Could this be an aspect of my diet I have neglected? I pretty much eat anything with anything, and find myself feeling off on some days.
http://www.thewolfeclinic.com/foodcombining.html
Also, I heard that its bad to eat beans more that a couple times a week because of enzymes or something, and I eat beans all the time, sometimes everyday. Is this bad?
Theres nothing wrong with trying something and seeing if it works for you, everybody is different and just because science says one thing does not mean it will work/wont work for everyone. As long as your not taking any risks of course.
Well, of course. I'm a pragmatist first and foremost, but the same principle holds true. If NOT combining is not making you sick, and there's no significant scientific evidence to prove that it's necessary... well, if it ain't broke, don't fix it! I'm all for people finding what works with them and their system, but I think it's really sad how there seems to be so much peer pressure around this or that dietary trend. It makes me feel really ill at ease to see the sort of ripple effect, where as soon as one person adopts some new stricture, there's this wave of people who subsequently feel like they're doing it wrong if they don't immediately follow suit. It's like some scary kind of guilt/competition fest. I'm not trying to lay the blame on anyone, or say that things like raw foods/food combining/macrobiotics/whatever are bad - I just think that it's important for people to take things with a grain of salt.
*not what you're saying but what you're quoting
That* can also lead to mis-information.
"ever since I've done this I feel better" in any circumstance can potentially be put down to placebo effects until further study is done.
Protein combining as has been said is a myth.
I highly doubt (call me a sceptic) any food combining apart from "make sure you eat from all nutrient groups" will be particularly useful.
Note: I'm not saying food combining is just placebo effects, but that it could be.
Once again this is NOT about protein combing, its about digestion.
Once again this is NOT about protein combing, its about digestion.
presuming that's directed at me:
Yes, that has been said.
I would go with the sentiment expressed above to do what feels good to your body.
Personally, I don't think there's true evidence that food combining is necessary, but if it makes you feel better, then go for it.
Our bodies are brilliantly designed to digest food. Back in a day when people gathered food, they ate what they could find regardless of the combination. That's how our bodies are designed. eta: In my opinion......
That said, I personally feel better if I include a little protein, fat and carbs in my meals. So I guess I do "food combine" to an extent. For example a meal of just a plain baked potato wouldn't make me feel good, or a breakfast of just a piece of fruit. The keeps me full and not hungry an hour after I've eaten.
I would go with the sentiment expressed above to do what feels good to your body.
Personally, I don't think there's true evidence that food combining is necessary, but if it makes you feel better, then go for it.
Our bodies are brilliantly designed to digest food. Back in a day when people gathered food, they ate what they could find regardless of the combination. That's how our bodies are designed.
this is gonna get messy.
this is gonna get messy.
I hope not. I think we can civily express our opinions and everyone has a right to their opinion. I totally respect that if someone food combines and they feel better that they should go for it. I won't stay involved in a messy thread.
what was Tweety even saying that would make u think that? seriously if that upsets u u have problems
I'm surely not the only one who went: >:D
um sorry i never understand what you are trying to say... am i the only one?
um sorry i never understand what you are trying to say... am i the only one?
oh never mind, you people are all too tame.
I would go with the sentiment expressed above to do what feels good to your body.
Are you referring to this part? ::)
All joking aside I think tweety summed it up nicely.
I would go with the sentiment expressed above to do what feels good to your body.
Are you referring to this part? ::)
All joking aside I think tweety summed it up nicely.
It's why I bolded it up! I'm glad someone finally got it, have a virtual vegan cookie :)
um sorry i never understand what you are trying to say... am i the only one?
oh never mind, you people are all too tame.
Nah, just mature....
um sorry i never understand what you are trying to say... am i the only one?
oh never mind, you people are all too tame.
Nah, just mature....
You say that as if it's a good thing.
i believe being mature is a good thing especially considering you are an adult...
i believe being mature is a good thing especially considering you are an adult...
Oh sorry, had I realised an immature joke would be so mis-understood and innuendos were forbidden, I would not have opened my clearly inferior mouth ???.
Being mature is a drag and definitely overrated. But being one of the oldest memebers here, I feel it's my duty. LOL (getting the joke)
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