Designs on Digestion

[Arluk]

Just recently I have been introduced to some interesting ideas relating nutrition and the design of the digestive system.

Just thought I'd throw this up here and find out what everyone thinks. Find out if any one can coroborate, defraud or expand on these ideas.

In lay terms:

The highest concentration of protein digesting enzymes/acids collect in the bottom section of the stomach, thus it seems obvious to put the protein in the bottom of the stomach. Carbs digest using a completely different process than of protein, they are digested primarily in the mouth and the small intestine, mostly the stomach is just another stop on the way to get digested. If carbs mix with proteins it can slow down the digestive processes of both. Veggies on the other hand have enzymes already in them that help to break down both carbs and protiens. Given this design it seems that if one wants to enhance their digestion; in a meal, protiens should come first then veggies then carbs. Somewhere along the line things do get mixed up, but getting the process started by dousing the proper digestive agents on their counterparts seems very intelligent to me.

I've been introduced to taking supplemental food enzymes because of a digestive health issue. I've been using them for about 1 month now, I find that they help with my entire digestive experience. My digestive system has undergone some interesting makeovers by houseguests (parasites) as of late. I'm currently still healing from that and my digestive system is kind of weak. In my opinion, given my experience, food enzymes can help to heal a weakened digestive system.

[Jay76]

raw apple cider vinegar and whole milk yogurt are great too

[Charlie McCarthy]

raw sauerkraut, homemade chicken soup w/chicken feet, raw goats milk yogurt all do well to heal the digestive tract. more info can be found in the book 'restoring your digestive health' by jordan rubin. hope this helps

[lafnjack]

Kefir's a solid choice for healing the small intestines too. Its got bunches of good bacteria.

[jmardian]

Digestive health is the trunk of body health. Most of the people I see as clients have digestive problems due to improper food choices. This eventually leads to intestinal concerns and toxins released into the body. A clean, wholesome diet made up of about 75% vegetables, fruits, essential oils, water and so on, with about 25% comprising dairy, clean meats, whole wheats, etc. This form of eating relies on the acid/alkaline principles and is very nourishing, and healthy to the digestive tract.

Probiotics and enzymes are a must in this type of situation to help digestion and colon cleansing. Fermented and natural foods should be the mainstay of the diet. I would also highly recommend some "Primal Defense" tablets (can be bought at any health food store or on the internet). They are superbly effective with digestive problems and cleansing the colon of some of the most severe concerns. A good green powder such as barley or alfalfa will also help digestion.

Hope this helps.