I just saw this article and it brings up an interesting theory: that the American diet causes so many problems because we are a culinary melting pot and eat many foods in combination that have never been eaten together before.

http://www.elephantjournal.com/2014/07/tummy-troubles-ayurveda-says-to-stop-mixing-these-foods-julie-bernier/

One thing I have noticed post-op is how much more simple my diet is now.

What do you think?

One thing I have noticed post-op is how much more simple my diet is now.

Same here....back to basics with small simple grills & fresh garden salads not smothered in all those creamy sauces, I find to be most appealing/satisfying.

The big brekkie I have can be nearly enough for the day, so some balance throughout the rest of the day not because of hunger but to ensure a reasonable calorie intake.

I have developed a sweet tooth I never had before, so always leave enough room for a small simple desert maybe 15-30 minutes after finishing the main.

So the omelet I had the other day with Beans and cheese was not good for me to have based on this report. I wish they would have said more about what kind of digestive troubles. Because in this phase in my diet, that is what I am allowed to eat.

"Beans with milk, eggs, cheese, yogurt, meat and fish. Although these combinations are common in some Latin American cuisines, it’s possible that their eaters’ bodies have become accustomed or adapted to these combinations. Nonetheless it’s not a reason to continue, and the unhabituated might experience digestive troubles."

The other combines not to eat made sense to me.

i've always believed that chocolate and Peanut Butter play well together . And thank goodness that article didn't dispute that.

Thanks for the link. I work with a wholistic veterinarian and do a lot of nutritional counseling. The food "rules" are based in Chinese medicine, not western science and addresses healing from a chi deficiency/energy channel approach. I don't always understand it, but I see the results so I'm not arguing with what I call her voodoo medicine. It's interesting to see a similar thing for people from a digestion perspective.

@@Inner Surfer Girl Thanks for the link! Interesting read. I too have found that I have really simplified my diet post-op. I tend to use seasoning and spices to add flavor, but generally keep things really basic. I also found that foods I used to eat together I no longer like to mix up anymore. My omelets are simply eggs and cheese and a bit of meat sometimes, whereas I used to like "kitchen sink" omelets before. Funny that I never noticed this until reading the article.

Thanks for sharing!