Trophology is a whole science relating to combining specific foods for optimal health and weight-loss. It’s the art of knowing which foods go best with which others. The goal is to ensure full digestion (instead of letting foods sit and “rot” in the intestines, causing bloating, gas, etc.). It also works to optimize the absorption of nutrients to avoid excess weight gain. Even if following trophology strictly seems a little too intense for you, food combining can be extremely beneficial to digestion and weight loss.
Trophology (or food combining for weight loss) is not a new idea or a fad. Dr. William Howard Hay first introduced the concept of food combining in the 1920’s, claiming that more efficient digestion leads to better absorption of nutrients and greater energy. According to the Hay Diet, without counting a single calorie or fat gram, your body’s metabolism naturally improves and you lose weight.
1. Carbohydrates With Healthy Fats
Think apples or whole wheat bread with peanut butter, which helps you digest more slowly and keeps you fuller for longer periods of time, so you’re not hungry again right away. Peanut butter is full of protein and whole wheat bread is a great aid to digestion.
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