Combination of proteins and acids
To break down complex substances into simple ones, a process that occurs in the stomach, a substance called pepsin is needed.
It is produced at the initial stage of processing protein compounds and can only work in an acidic environment. For this reason, a misconception often arises that when acids and proteins are consumed together, the latter will be processed faster. However, in practice, the opposite happens, since the acids included in the products interfere with the production of gastric juice. This, in turn, makes it difficult to break down protein compounds and leads to rotting.
Under normal conditions, the gastric juice contains all the necessary acids for processing protein compounds, the concentration of pepsin in which is strictly adjusted. If the stomach is sick, then it is not able to maintain a normal acidic environment. Rule: acids and proteins should be consumed at different times.
Do no harm!
Human nutrition must first of all follow the laws of nature, and if you pay attention to the living creatures living on our planet, you will notice that no one except humans mix different foods in the process of eating.
Cooking is an invention of mankind, originally invented to enrich and decorate people's lives, but turned into a set of culinary (often harmful) human habits. The desire to enjoy food has developed in people the habit of very often consuming foods that are completely incompatible with each other. And this, in turn, became the cause of all kinds of diseases and illnesses. But the key to healthy eating, nutrition experts say, is simplicity. “+” is good, “0” is acceptable, “-” is bad
Water
Drinking water along with other foods weakens the effect saliva has on starches and dilutes gastric juice, quickly flushing it out of the body. Thus, food is forced to remain in the stomach for a long time until the body synthesizes new digestive enzymes. This requires spending extra energy, which causes increased stress on the stomach and intestines. It is advisable to take liquids (water, tea, juice, etc.) 15 minutes before starting a meal.
Shelton diet
For those who want to try the Shelton diet, a sample menu for the week. So, let's look at separate meals by day.
Monday
First breakfast (8.00)
A plate of oatmeal porridge cooked in water, 2 kiwis, a cup of tea without sugar.
Second breakfast (11.00)
Some fruit, for example an apple.
Lunch (13.00)
A piece of boiled chicken breast - 100 g with a side dish of broccoli, cheese - 2 pieces.
Snack (17.00)
Pear - 1 piece.
Dinner (19.00)
Vegetarian vegetable soup, steamed two-egg omelette.
Tuesday
First breakfast (8.00)
Buckwheat porridge cooked in water, one orange, a cup of tea without sugar.
Second breakfast (11.00)
Some fruit, for example an apple.
Lunch (13.00)
100 g of boiled sea fish, stewed vegetables, green salad.
Snack (17.00)
Low-fat yogurt.
Dinner (19.00)
Vegetarian vegetable soup, a plate of green salad.
Wednesday
First breakfast (8.00)
Half a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice diluted with half a glass of water, rye cereal porridge with water, a cup of tea without sugar.
Second breakfast (11.00)
Some fruit, such as an apple.
Lunch (13.00)
100 g of lean boiled veal with stewed vegetables as a side dish, a plate of vegetable salad.
Snack (17.00)
Any nuts - a handful.
Dinner (19.00)
Boiled cauliflower baked with cheese.
Thursday
First breakfast (8.00)
Barley porridge boiled in water, 2 tangerines, a piece of wholemeal bread, a cup of tea without sugar.
Second breakfast (11.00)
Some fruit, such as an apple.
Lunch (13.00)
Boiled squid - 100 g with stewed eggplant as a side dish, green salad, cheese - 2 pieces.
Snack (17.00)
Four pieces of prunes.
Dinner (19.00)
Fried egg with tomatoes and boiled vegetables on the side.
Friday
First breakfast (8.00)
Hercules porridge with yogurt and fruit, 2 kiwis, a cup of tea without sugar.
Second breakfast (11.00)
Some fruit, such as an apple.
Lunch (13.00)
Boiled chicken breast - 100 g with boiled broccoli and cauliflower as a side dish, a plate of green salad.
Snack (17.00)
Choice of: banana or orange.
Dinner (19.00)
Vegetarian vegetable soup and tomatoes baked with cheese.
Saturday
First breakfast (8.00)
Buckwheat porridge boiled in water, an orange, a piece of wholemeal bread, a cup of tea.
Second breakfast (11.00)
Choice of: banana or apple.
Lunch (13.00)
Boiled fish - 100 g, vegetable soup, a plate of green salad, 2 pieces of cheese.
Snack (17.00)
Any nuts - a handful.
Product Compatibility Chart
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |
| 1. Meat, fish, poultry | ♦ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | + | 0 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2. Pulses | — | ♦ | 0 | + | + | — | 0 | — | — | + | + | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| 3. Butter, cream | — | 0 | ♦ | 0 | — | — | + | + | — | + | + | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 4. Sour cream | — | + | 0 | ♦ | 0 | — | + | + | 3 | + | + | — | + | 0 | 0 | — |
| 5. Vegetable oil | — | + | — | 0 | ♦ | — | + | + | 3 | + | + | — | — | — | — | + |
| 6. Sugar, confectionery | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ | — | — | — | + | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7. Bread, cereals, potatoes | — | 0 | + | + | + | — | ♦ | — | — | + | + | — | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 8. Sour fruits, tomatoes | — | — | + | + | + | — | — | ♦ | 3 | + | 0 | — | 0 | + | — | + |
| 9. Sweet fruits, dried fruits | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ | + | 0 | 0 | + | — | — | 0 |
| 10. Green and non-starchy vegetables | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | ♦ | + | — | + | + | + | + |
| 11. Starchy vegetables | 0 | + | + | + | + | — | + | 0 | 0 | + | ♦ | 0 | + | + | 0 | + |
| 12. Milk | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ | — | — | — | — |
| 13. Cottage cheese, fermented milk products | — | — | — | + | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | + | + | — | ♦ | + | — | + |
| 14. Cheese, feta cheese | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | + | + | + | — | + | ♦ | — | 0 | |
| 15. Eggs | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | + | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ | — |
| 16. Nuts | — | 0 | — | — | + | — | 0 | + | 0 | + | + | — | + | 0 | — | ♦ |
This table shows the most commonly consumed foods. Each of them has its own serial number (row number) and column number in the table. For example, you want to determine whether you can eat an egg with bread. Egg - No. 15, bread - No. 7. The intersection of row No. 15 with column No. 7 gives a (-) sign. That is, this is a bad combination.
5 additional tips for separate meals
In his book, Dr. Shelton also provides practical advice. They relate to food temperature, drinking regime, recommendations for milk and notes on the use of melons.
- Chilled drinks are harmful. To warm food, the body spends a tremendous amount of energy. Cold water does not enter the body's cells. And finally, cold foods stop the work of pepsin in the gastric juice. Ice food acts as stress on the gastrointestinal mucosa, putting it into a “feverish state.”
- Hot food is also harmful. You should not eat large amounts of hot food. It reduces the tone of the stomach, depriving it of “strength and energy.” With such improper eating, the glands of the stomach suffer. They perform their functions best at temperatures up to 40°C. Temperatures above 60°C lead to the destruction of the parietal cells of the stomach, which produce hydrochloric acid.
- Shelton, talking about the drinking regime, means drinking plenty of fluids. According to his rules, you should drink 4 hours after a protein meal, 2 hours after a starchy meal and 30 minutes after fruit. Drinking water before meals dilutes digestive juices. And food that is not broken down properly will leave the stomach. You should drink water 10-15 minutes before meals.
- Do not mix milk with other foods. You should not drink it after meals, in which case it stops the secretion of juices in the stomach. And after sour fruits you can drink it only after half an hour.
- Melons are eaten separately from any food. Melons are an easily digestible food that is digested in the intestines; it does not linger in the stomach. Eating melons with food processed in the stomach will keep them there for a long time, leading to indigestion.
