According to naturopathy, food should serve two main purposes. First is to supply all essential nutrients to the body and second is to maintain the acid alkaline balance in the body. Naturopathy has mentioned about certain food combinations that ease the process of digestion like for example carbohydrates should never be mixed with sour foods. This is because of the foods like tamarind, tomatoes similar kind of acid foods make the enzymes in the saliva deactivated and therefore completely undigested carbohydrates find their way into the stomach. Large amounts of proteins and large amounts carbohydrates should not be taken in to the same meal. Also large amounts of fat and proteins should not be consume naturopathy diet has certain basic principles that are to be followed.
- › Always be mindful of the wholesome (or otherwise) of food combinations.
- › If you are not hungry don’t eat.
- › Do not eat when you are under physical or mental tension.
- › Do not eat or drink anything that is too hot or too cold.
- › Water should be avoided during meals.
- › Do not take any food avoided while suffering from fever or any ailment.
- › Eat only one, or take only fruits, one day every week.