Re: How come our stomcah acid doesn't kill the good bacteria

[Guest guest]

>> Proteins are only digested in the stomach

> Actually, that's not quite true. Pepsinogen begins the process of

> protein digestion in the stomach, but the process continues in the

> small intestine. Trypsin, which is a key protein-digesting enzyme, is

> secreted in the duodenum, for example. IIRC, its optimum pH is around

> 8, so its effectiveness relies on the adequate secretion of bicarbonate.

Right. Basically, proteins are denatured and clipped into big

fragments in the stomach and the peptide fragments are digested into

amino acids in the intestine.

Chris

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the info (and humor) Lana and Chris. I tend to mix all of

these things together and don't seem to have any problems (so far

anyway) so I guess if I'm going to listen to my gut (literally I'm

ok for now. But it's good to know for others in my family who may not

be able to so easily mix cheeseburgers and milk and starches. Didn't

know about the skins of potatoes - and I thought that was where most

of the vitamins were and that was the healthiest part. Maybe my

toddler has wisdom that I don't, as he never wants to eat his potato

skins!

Thanks again for your responses.

Carolee

[Guest guest]

Peptide fragments aren't whole proteins - but I can see where that can be

confusing. Thanks for the correction, , Chris.

-Lana

On 5/18/08, Masterjohn <chrismasterjohn@...> wrote:

>

> >> Proteins are only digested in the stomach

>

> > Actually, that's not quite true. Pepsinogen begins the process of

> > protein digestion in the stomach, but the process continues in the

> > small intestine. Trypsin, which is a key protein-digesting enzyme, is

> > secreted in the duodenum, for example. IIRC, its optimum pH is around

> > 8, so its effectiveness relies on the adequate secretion of bicarbonate.

>

>

> Right. Basically, proteins are denatured and clipped into big

> fragments in the stomach and the peptide fragments are digested into

> amino acids in the intestine.

>

>

> Chris

[Guest guest]

> Didn't

> know about the skins of potatoes - and I thought that was where most

> of the vitamins were and that was the healthiest part. Maybe my

> toddler has wisdom that I don't, as he never wants to eat his potato

> skins!

That is where most of the potassium is. I need lots of potassium so I leave

the skins on - but I also consume Yukon Golds. I don't know how much a

difference in the solanine that is talking about the type of potato

makes, but the skins, being thinner, are a lot more edible IMHO.

-Lana

[Guest guest]

Carole,

I think you are on the right track, you seem to have a better understanding of

food combining than most, others flatly reject it. Personally, I think it has

some worth.

Just, Jim

ccbmamma <caroleebol@...> wrote:

Hi - I'm trying to follow this threat but have to admit it's way out

of my league! Is there some takeaway for the layman/woman as far as

food combining? I read a book about it years ago but never knew if the

theories were very important to practice, never read about it

elsewhere so never applied it. I know about not drinking very much

water around mealtime (though I drink mostly fermented beverages now

anyway) but is raw milk ok in moderation with meals? I imagine

fermented beverages would be ok? Would those liquids (any liquids)

interfere with digestion, or does it depend on what is being consumed?

From what I remember, fruits should be consumed alone (and best in the

morning), vegetables can be combined with pretty much anything, and

meats and dairy should be eaten separately from each other and from

other foods except for veggies. Is this too simplistic?

Ignore my email if I'm veering off-topic or if it would require too

much explanation - maybe a pointer to where to learn more

Thank you!

Carolee

>

> The PH will vary depending on what you have eaten and whether it is

> currently in contact with the acid wash or not.

Well done is better than well said..., Jim Igo