The dissociated diet was created on the basis that protein-rich foods, such as meat and eggs, should not be combined in the same meal with carbohydrate group foods, such as pasta or bread.
Indeed, by combining these food groups into a meal, the body ends up producing too much acid during digestion, which can lead to various gastric problems, as well as poor digestion, so this diet also argues that fewer foods that promote acidity should be consumed, and alkaline foods such as vegetables should be preferred.
- Since it is not possible to completely separate protein from carbohydrates.
- Because much of the food contains both nutrients.
- The diet does not look for extremes.
- But only separates protein-rich foods from very high-carb foods.
- In order to facilitate digestion.
- Promotes well-being and even helps it reach its ideal weight.
The diet in the dissociated diet should not combine carbohydrates with protein in the same meal and, therefore, the allowed combinations are:
The following table shows examples of foods belonging to each group
In addition to the basic rules mentioned above, this regime also includes other important rules, including:
In addition, for the success of the diet, physical exercise should be performed at least 3 times a week to maintain ideal weight and good cardiovascular health.
Below is an example menu for the dissociated diet
1 steak cut into strips with lettuce salad, carrot, cherry tomato and yellow pepper, the salad can be drizzle with yogurt dressing, olive oil, garlic and pepper (neutral protein)
It is important that before breakfast and lunch drink 1 glass of mineral water.