Rule 1: Have Liquids alone, or wait 20 minutes and then eat.

Rule 2: Do not combine Dense Proteins (nuts, seeds, avocado, meat, fish, dairy products, coconut) with Dense Starches (potatoes, grains, beans, peas, artichokes, corn). When you eat cooked foods, use enzymes to help your digestion. Great choice is Natural Balance Fast Food Enzymes.

Rule 3: Combine Vegetables (celery, cucumbers, zucchini, spinach, broccoli, tomatoes, cabbage, beets, etc) with either Dense Proteins or Dense Starches.

Rule 4: Eat Fruits alone or leave them alone.

Rule 5: Do not combine Acid Fruits (citrus, plums, pineapple, strawberries, oranges) with Sweet Fruits (bananas, figs, dry fruits, prunes, persimmons).

Rule 6: It’s OK to combine Sub-Acid Fruits (apples, pears, apricots, cherries, grapes, peaches, papayas, mangoes) with either Acid Fruits or Sweet Fruits.

Rule 7: Eat Melons alone.

Stay healthy,

Mary

Tags: food combining rules, fruits, proteins, starches

The most common causes of heartburn are food-related: overeating, drinking too much liquid with meals, eating to fast, eating too many fatty and fried foods, drinking too much alcohol, etc. The burning can be neutralized with:

1. the combination of baking soda and water or milk (a mixture of 1/2 tsp baking soda in eight ounce glass of water or milk).

2. the digestive enzymes from plants. They are especially helpful by the regular heartburn. Plant enzymes are not affected by stomach acid and have protease, amylase and lipase for digestion of protein, starch and fat.

3. the chewable supplements like HeartBurn Stop, 30 tab made from natural ingredients that reduce acidity. Unique ingredients such as ellagic acid (found in raspberries and pomegranates) work gently. Fava bean flour works as a natural antacid. The phytonutrients found in raspberries, green tea and turmeric have been shown to substantially support the health of the stomach. Mastic gum also supports the health of the stomach. HeartBurn STOP chewable tablets taste great and are a natural way to relieve occasional heartburn.

Watch the video to learn what is heartburn and what causes it.

Stay healthy,

Mary

Tags: digestive enzymes, Healthy Diet

Children same as adults can and should take probiotics. Probiotics are beneficial for humans bacteria found in fermented food products such as yogurt, sour cream, sauerkraut, and buttermilk. Probiotics are also available as supplements; these formulations can be identical to the organisms that colonize the gut.

Many medical experts believe probiotics may aid digestion, boost the body’s natural defenses, and fight off harmful bacteria that can cause health problems. On 27 July, 2009 6ABC News reported about a new study on kids’ responses to probiotics. Scientist have  found that probiotics reduced cold and flu-like symptoms in kids who took them. They also think that probiotics can be used to prevent and treat all sorts of conditions including asthma, colds, colic, lactose intolerance, and dental cavities.

Here is the list of probiotics designed specifically to reflect healthy child’s microflora. A child’s microflora will closely resemble that of an adult but due to their smaller size, children need much smaller quantities.

• Nutrition Now Children’s Rhino Fos & Acidophilus 60 tabs
• Natural Factors Dr. Murray’s Ultimate Probiotic Children’s Formula Natural Powder 2oz
• iFlora Probiotics for Kids by Sedona Labs – 1.48 oz. (42g) Powder
• Udo’s Choice Children’s Probiotic 60 caps

Stay healthy,

Mary

Tags: probiotics