Top Ten Food Combos
There are so many differing views on food combining; it is hard to navigate through all the information. Many books have been written on the topic- remember the Susanne Sommers book? It has essentially been discarded as a weight loss tool. There are some ways, however to enhance food's positive effects by eating some of them together. Various enzymes, vitamins in the foods and chemical reactions in your digestive system can enhance or reduce the nutritional content of the food.
I have compiled the top ten food combos to get the most out of each food choice:
1) MILK AND COOKIES- any time you do have a sugary snack or dessert, start off the treat with 1% milk, the protein and fat in the milk will slow down the digestion of the sugar and it’s really yummy.
2) YOGURT AND BRAN- combining these two superfoods will give you an extra strength bowel sweep. Try it twice a week or at least when you are having a dire pooping problem.
3) LEMON AND GREEN TEA- a squeeze of lemon in your green tea will enhance the antioxidant power of the tea. Drink up!
4) PROTEIN AND SPICE- combine any animal protein with hot peppers or hot sauce and give your metabolism a fiery boost.
5) ORANGES AND STEAK? - Yes, that’s right; actually any iron filled protein can be enhanced with citrus fruits and vitamin c from the fruit. It allows the iron to absorb more readily in your body.
6) FAT and FIBER- with anything fatty I eat, I add a fiber component. Studies show that fiber can also eliminate small fat from your digestive system before it is absorbed.
7) CINNAMON AND COFFEE- coffee is something most people drink every day, adding cinnamon will enhance the antioxidant power of the brew. Cinnamon also has calming qualities and antimicrobial agents.
8) BALSAMIC VINEGAR- the acidity of this delicious dressing neutralizes the effects of carbohydrates and how they are digested. Have a salad before or after a carb- filled meal.
9) GRAPEFRUIT- studies show that eating a grapefruit with every meal produced an average of 3 lbs of weight loss. They fruit is also acidic and can neutralize carbs and keep insulin levels in check.
10) BANANAS AND CHIPS- the potassium in bananas will counteract salty foods. Drinking water and having a banana will eliminate water retention and bloating.
The list goes on- give these a try and I will keep you updated. It is important that in every meal to make the most of the calories that you consume, since there are ways to enhance the nutritional value in foods, it is worth taking the time to try some of these tips.
Fiorella
I have compiled the top ten food combos to get the most out of each food choice:
1) MILK AND COOKIES- any time you do have a sugary snack or dessert, start off the treat with 1% milk, the protein and fat in the milk will slow down the digestion of the sugar and it’s really yummy.
2) YOGURT AND BRAN- combining these two superfoods will give you an extra strength bowel sweep. Try it twice a week or at least when you are having a dire pooping problem.
3) LEMON AND GREEN TEA- a squeeze of lemon in your green tea will enhance the antioxidant power of the tea. Drink up!
4) PROTEIN AND SPICE- combine any animal protein with hot peppers or hot sauce and give your metabolism a fiery boost.
5) ORANGES AND STEAK? - Yes, that’s right; actually any iron filled protein can be enhanced with citrus fruits and vitamin c from the fruit. It allows the iron to absorb more readily in your body.
6) FAT and FIBER- with anything fatty I eat, I add a fiber component. Studies show that fiber can also eliminate small fat from your digestive system before it is absorbed.
7) CINNAMON AND COFFEE- coffee is something most people drink every day, adding cinnamon will enhance the antioxidant power of the brew. Cinnamon also has calming qualities and antimicrobial agents.
8) BALSAMIC VINEGAR- the acidity of this delicious dressing neutralizes the effects of carbohydrates and how they are digested. Have a salad before or after a carb- filled meal.
9) GRAPEFRUIT- studies show that eating a grapefruit with every meal produced an average of 3 lbs of weight loss. They fruit is also acidic and can neutralize carbs and keep insulin levels in check.
10) BANANAS AND CHIPS- the potassium in bananas will counteract salty foods. Drinking water and having a banana will eliminate water retention and bloating.
The list goes on- give these a try and I will keep you updated. It is important that in every meal to make the most of the calories that you consume, since there are ways to enhance the nutritional value in foods, it is worth taking the time to try some of these tips.
Fiorella
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