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If carbohydrates are prevalent, a signal is sent via the hypothalamus to the pancreas to produce more alkaline amylase

enzymes to further process carbohydrate food. If protein is prevalent, the signal is sent to the pancreas to produce more

protease enzymes to process the protein. The pancreas mass-produces one or the other enzyme at a time. if both proteins

and carbohydrates are eaten simultaneously. The pancreas opts for pancreatic amylase (the easier enzyme to produce) for

the digestion of carbohydrates and neglects the protein digestion. Usually, some carbohydrates will be eaten in any protein

meal, because the vegetables so strongly advocated as absolutely essential in a protein meal contain carbohydrates. We can

also add a tortilla or a few croutons to the meal and not exceed the body's ability to digest the protein. If the carbohydrates

are less than 18% by volume, the body can still recognize the focus of the meal as protein and digest it accordingly. Some

protein foods and some vegetables become starches when cooked for an extended period of time or at high temperatures,

particularly above 200° F. Those foods include beans, corn and peas. Although dry or sprouted beans and peas are proteins,

they become starches when cooked. Always have vegetables with a protein meal. In fact, if you wish to live long and vitally,

you will have organic vegetables with every meal.

Fruit

Fruit, more than any other food, brings to the body the "essence of the seasons" or the particular minerals and enzymes for

the body to adapt to the change of seasons. Fruit is considered by many health experts to be the ideal food because of its

ease of digestion, high water content, rich supply of living enzymes and organic minerals, and general cleansing effect. Fruit

can add a vital dimension to a person's diet. As a rule, fruit for breakfast as a way of life is detrimental in the long run. The

reason is as follows: During the latter part of a person's sleep cycle the body is in an alkaline state. During this alkaline pH

state, the best sleep, best dreaming and best body repairs take place. Then the body heads for its acid pH swing, which

brings the activity and productivity of morning. The acid side is required for enthusiasm and energy, just as the day follows

the night. But if fruit is eaten first thing in the morning, it pushes the body back toward an alkaline pH when the natural body

cycle is heading for a more acid swing. This inhibits the digestive activity of future meals. It tranquilizes the brain leading to

low productivity and the use of stimulants (coffee, tea, tobacco, refined carbohydrates) to bring energy to the body. And by

inhibiting the acid pH cycle, fruit pushes the alkaline cycle further into alkalosis, thus contributing to greater stress on the

blood sugar. Because of its high sugar content, fruit generally appears in the carbohydrate family, but it actually falls into a

class of its own dietarily. A general dietary rule regarding fruit is to eat it by itself.

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