The essence of separate nutrition
Foods have different chemical compositions, which affects the rate of digestion in the body. For example, fruits are digested in 30 minutes, and meat in 6-8 hours. The main goal of separate nutrition is to organize the consumption of foods with different periods of digestion at different meals.
According to supporters of this system, food that is delayed longer than expected can cause adverse processes in the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, it is assumed that foods that require different enzymes for digestion should be separated, because otherwise the food may not be digested and will lose its value.
What products cannot be combined?
Regular meals and the right combination of foods means no digestive problems, good health, and a toned figure. Do you know what products can be combined with each other to avoid unpleasant sensations in the stomach - bloating, rumbling (sometimes putting you in an awkward position in front of others), problems with stool (sorry, but this topic cannot be avoided). And heartburn, which can torment for hours? This article is intended for those who read these lines and recognize themselves. However, it will be useful not only for those who have digestive problems, but also for those who simply want to eat right.
Let's start with products that are undesirable or better not to be combined with each other.
1. CUCUMBERS AND TOMATOES.
Not all nutritionists agree with this statement. But it is difficult to deny the fact that to digest cucumbers, the stomach requires more hydrochloric acid than to digest tomatoes, which begin to ferment due to excess acid. And if you have chronic gastritis in the acute stage, then, of course, this will not help reduce inflammation in the stomach. In addition, cucumbers contain an enzyme that neutralizes vitamin C, which tomatoes are rich in (12.7 mg per 100 g).
2. FRUIT
It is not recommended to consume after meals, because the so-called “simple sugars” they contain are quickly absorbed by the body, and foods rich in proteins, fats and starch (for example, meat and pasta) will slow down the process of their digestion. And this will lead to bloating and rumbling in the stomach. If you want to eat a pear or banana, do it 30-40 minutes before meals. By the way, pear is a leader in dietary fiber content and an excellent digestive stimulant. I would also like to say something about melon! Melon should be eaten separately from all other foods or not eaten at all.
3. LASAGNA
(or any other combination of pasta and meat, it all depends on the imagination of the cook). Proteins and starch... A difficult combination! To digest these foods, different enzymes and different levels of acidity are needed. Your stomach will be forced to digest proteins, while starchy foods will sit like stones, causing some discomfort. The same applies to cheese sandwiches! Add some greens (such as arugula) to the cheeses and they will become more pleasant to the stomach. To this point I would like to add one more incorrect, but so familiar to us, combination - potatoes with meat - and all for the same reason.
4. A few more words about SANDWICH WITH CHEESE AND COFFEE.
Favorite food combination for breakfast: tasty and quick. Do you already know that proteins + starch = digestive discomfort. Yes, there is no particular harm from the combination of these products, but coffee interferes with the absorption of B vitamins, which are contained in bread (especially rye).
5.OMELET WITH CHEESE OR MEAT
(depending on your taste preferences - with sausages, sausage or bacon) - even I won’t argue that it’s delicious... But 2 types of protein in one meal is too much. As expected, fish and egg are not the best combination. The stomach will have to work hard to digest and assimilate your gastronomic happiness! The ideal companion for an omelet or scrambled eggs is vegetables: tomatoes, broccoli, spinach, onions.
6. OATTLE PORridge WITH MILK + ORANGE JUICE.
The acids in which the juice is rich destroy the enzyme necessary for the digestion of starch (in cereals the content of this component ranges from 54 to 78%, depending on the type of cereal, in oatmeal - 61%!). And the combination of juice and milk is not the healthiest. This also includes cottage cheese (especially low-fat) + jam or preserves. By the way, calcium from low-fat cottage cheese is almost not absorbed, so it’s worth thinking about the benefits of this product.
7. About ALCOHOL, WINE AND DESSERTS
. I will not now urge you not to drink alcohol. But you must understand that there are no safe doses of alcohol (although the WHO allows consumption of these drinks in quantities not exceeding 21 drinks for men and 14 drinks for women per week, but this is a separate and complex topic). Wine stimulates the production of insulin, which, in turn, promotes the accelerated absorption of sugars, and this increases the amount of fat deposits. The optimal complement to wine would be light cheese and fresh vegetables. But evening alcohol and morning coffee would not be the most successful combination: the body is dehydrated and instead of vigor, you will get a rapid heartbeat.
Of course, people who do not have digestive problems rarely face the consequences of an incorrect combination of foods. But if you constantly test your digestive tract for strength, sooner or later it may fail!
Not everything is as sad as you might think. Next time I will talk about which products are ideally combined with each other and there can be a great many options.
Take care of yourself and your loved ones and be healthy!
The article was prepared by a gastroenterologist, nutritionist - Elena Sergeevna Sukharevskaya
Advantages of separate power supply
The diet is based on the consumption of natural products with minimal processing. Semi-finished products, fast food, sugar are not recommended. Those. the body receives only useful substances that saturate well, while the caloric content of the diet is reduced, which promotes weight loss.
The selection of products is carried out consciously and thoughtfully, which develops the skill of meal planning.
It is not difficult to formulate a diet; many foods are allowed, from which it is easy to prepare delicious dishes. When switching to this regime, no radical changes in eating habits are required.
With separate meals, most foods are allowed to be consumed.
Adviсe
Let's consider a couple of tips that will help you better understand the principles of separate nutrition:
- You need to eat melon and apple separately from other foods so as not to cause fermentation in the stomach. But if you eat a beautiful, juicy, ripe apple between breakfast and lunch, the necessary hygienic cleansing of the intestines will take place.
- You should not drink sugary drinks immediately after eating. This is a separate dish that can be consumed no earlier than an hour after the main meal.
- If you chew your food slowly and repeatedly, this doubles its digestibility.
- The best mode for you is when you are really hungry, not according to some schedule
Disadvantages of the system
One of the disadvantages is the difficulty of planning a menu if family members do not share the same view on a given food system.
You will have to spend extra time cooking separately for yourself and others. Difficulties may arise when participating in joint feasts with friends and relatives, because... On holidays, tables are set with dishes made from mixed ingredients. This nutritional system is not supported in modern medicine.
According to nutritionists, eating foods separately can disrupt the normal, habitual process of digestion. Since ancient times, people have eaten different foods; the gastrointestinal tract, in the process of evolution, has completely adapted to digesting any food. If you strictly follow the rules of separate nutrition for a long period, then the digestive organs will no longer cope with many dishes (dumplings, pies, borscht, etc.). In addition, this system itself does not affect weight loss, because... Overeating is possible when eating simple, natural food. Reducing calorie intake helps you lose weight.
How to properly combine products on a PP
For quick digestion and maximum absorption of food, you need to follow the right combination of foods for a healthy diet:
- Squirrels. Absorbed in an acidic environment. These include: poultry, meat, fish, seafood, cottage cheese, eggs, beans and mushrooms.
- Animal and vegetable fats. Lard is difficult to digest. Fish oil, milk, and vegetable oils are easily digestible.
- Complex carbohydrates. Absorbed in an alkaline environment: cereals, honey, flour products, fruits, vegetables and berries.
Let's take a closer look at the common associations of the main food groups:
- meat and fish products with greens and non-starchy vegetables, which will help speed up digestion and get rid of cholesterol.
- Pulses – contain vegetable protein and starch. Combine with vegetables and vegetable oil.
- Confectionery, sugar . With PP, you should completely abandon them. Fast carbohydrates slow down digestion, cause a number of diseases and damage the skin. When combined with other types of food, they tend to stimulate fermentation, heartburn and belching. The exception is honey.
- Milk. Some nutritionists do not recommend drinking it due to poor digestibility. Try not to combine it with other foods, giving preference to fermented milk products.
- Eggs – supplemented with herbs and low-starch vegetables.
Also read: ideal foods for proper nutrition.
How to cook and with what you can eat buckwheat with proper nutrition
Buckwheat has a nutty flavor that some people find bitter. Boiled buckwheat has a consistency and taste similar to steel-cut oatmeal. The easiest way to cook buckwheat is to cook it in the form of hot porridge from regular buckwheat.
Most buckwheat grains will include a simple recipe right on the package, but you will likely need to soak the grains overnight in water and then cook them over high heat for a few minutes (follow the recipe on your specific buckwheat package for best results). This hot porridge tastes great with a splash of milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg on top.
You can also use buckwheat flour instead of traditional flour. Just note that recipe proportions should be adjusted, as buckwheat's high fiber content can make baked goods rougher or dryer. To get the right texture, follow a recipe that specifically calls for buckwheat flour.
Buckwheat porridge is not just breakfast. Traditional soba noodles, common in Japanese cuisine and served in soups or salads, are usually made with buckwheat flour. Buckwheat can also be added to soups and casseroles prepared similarly to lentils.
Proteins with carbohydrates, acids, fats and sugars
The above combinations are also unsuccessful and harmful to humans. It seems that everyone who has access to television or the Internet has already heard about proteins and carbohydrates. The fact is that carbohydrates need an alkaline environment to break down, and proteins need an acidic environment. When these food groups enter the body together, the alkaline environment neutralizes the acidic one, and as a result, the food is simply not digested completely, but rots in the digestive tract for a long time.
As for the use of fruit acids together with proteins, this combination will also not leave its mark on your well-being. To digest protein foods, the enzyme pepsin is needed, which acids successfully destroy and slow down the process of its production. In the presence of acids in the mouth and stomach, the secretion of gastric juice decreases, and there is simply not enough of it to digest protein.
The combination of acids with nuts is relatively permitted: these groups do not interfere with each other’s breakdown during digestion. But a vegetable salad dressed with lemon juice, in the company of protein foods, poses a serious threat to the stomach.
Proteins and fats are also not the best combination, since fats reduce the secretion of gastric juice, which will not be enough to digest proteins. There is a solution - you can combine fats with green, non-starchy vegetables and protein.
Sugars have a similar inhibitory effect on the secretion of gastric acid.
Buckwheat and meat
Meat is perhaps the best product with which this grain is ideally combined. Its taste harmonizes perfectly with any type of meat, be it pork, poultry, lamb, beef or various offal. In Russia, buckwheat is enjoyed with meat gravy and fried liver, it is used to stuff a holiday goose with it, added to meat soups, cooked naval style with minced meat, and replaced with buckwheat for rice in pilaf.
Vegetables and cereals
What vegetables does buckwheat go with? Almost anyone. Therefore, buckwheat is a frequent guest in lenten and vegetarian menus. Buckwheat can be cooked together with vegetables or separately, for example, adding fried carrots and onions to cooked porridge. There are many combination options: buckwheat is prepared with onions, pumpkin, carrots, tomatoes, eggplants, cauliflower, and peppers.
Mushrooms deserve special mention. Although they are not vegetables, their union with buckwheat is truly a decoration of Russian cuisine. The cereal is quickly imbued with forest aroma. Buckwheat goes well with various mushrooms: porcini, honey mushrooms, chanterelles, champignons. To quickly get a delicious and satisfying dish, just add mushrooms fried with onions to the porridge.
So, we found out what foods buckwheat goes with.
Buckwheat and dairy products
In this case, there is no question of what buckwheat is combined with. Milk and this cereal seem to be made for each other. Buckwheat porridge with butter is a classic of the Russian culinary genre. Oil makes the taste of the cereal richer and deeper. And if you add honey, condensed milk or sugar, the porridge turns into a real treat. No less tasty is fluffy, airy porridge cooked in milk. On a hot day, buckwheat is poured with cold milk and eaten, simultaneously quenching thirst and hunger. The tandem of buckwheat and low-fat milk or kefir helps you lose weight quickly.
