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Third, good digestion depends on good food combinations. Understand clearly that all foods don't digest well together, so all combinations shouldn't be eaten together. Foods that digest differently are just like 2 different childlike personalities that constantly fight with each other! Ever feel like there was war going on in your stomach? Well, war is created when foods such as fruit and beans, for instance, enter the stomach in the same meal. Though there are some exceptions, here are some basic guidelines.

Foods that DO digest well together are:
vegetables and proteins
vegetables and starches

Foods that DO NOT digest well together are:
fruits and proteins / beans
fruits and starches
fruits and vegetables
starches and proteins

Fourth, good digestion also comes from the right intake of fluids. Good pure water is the best drink and necessary for good cleansing, however, too much water (especially cold) during a meal dilutes the foods and promotes improper digestion. Drink a glass of water before eating and then use your saliva to wash down your foods instead of water or any other drink while you eat.

Fifth, believe it or not, even if you are doing all the right things, sometimes your system may require digestive enzyme supplements for digesting your foods. That's OK! Your local health food store will most likely be able to suggest a good one. It's best to do what is needed to make sure you are digesting foods properly.

You will feel better, more satisfied, and have more energy by following these simple digestive habits.

To Your Best Health and Success,
Erleen Tilton

Alfalfa sprouts are particularly high in nutrition, containing more vitamins and minerals than most foods, and are even considered a complete protein. Even though that is hard for some to believe, think about it. Alfalfa is alfalfa! It is the same thing that cows and horses eat every day of their lives to put on those hundreds of pounds of flesh protein. These animals are herbivors by nature and do not need to eat meat and milk - why, because alfalfa is so complete!

Alfalfa sprouts are great in tortilla wraps, pita sandwiches and other sandwiches, in salads too. Radish, clover, broccoli, sunflower, lentil, and mung bean sprouts are also full of nutrition and flavor. And the best part of all, sprouting is super easy to do. Just soak the seeds overnight, rinse and drain three times a day, and in 2-5 days (depending on the seed), you've got sprouts! It's the fastest garden to grow, and without any dirt or mess.

If you would like more information on sprouting, see Enjoy Nature’s Harvest plus check out The Sprout Master and seeds here!

Happy Sprouting!!

Erleen loves teaching people down-to-earth principles of nutrition as she sees the positive changes in others lives as they live the principles of good health and eating. She has a passion for wholesome foods and their life giving qualities. Her many personal experiences and years of study and research qualify her as an expert in health education, speaking, and consulting. Contact her now for your next conference, for health consultations, or for an upcoming event!

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Sprouting is great indoor gardening. Learn to sprout easily with the Sprout Master, the best sprouter on the market. And it is a super simple process. Just soak the seeds overnight, drain and pour into the Sprout Master, now just rinse and drain 3 times daily (at every meal). It's that simple! If you want to start out right with some seeds, we also have alfalfa, lentil, mung bean, clover, radish and sunflower. These are all organic too! Check out The Sprout Master and seeds here!

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