On Sat, 11 May 2002 19:13:44 -0400, Todd Moody <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >I thought of that too, but it's not the answer. The combination >of meat and fruit does not necessarily cause the problem, and the >salad/veg is as likely to do so as anything. I would see a big difference between fruit and salad/veg. The difference is the sugar content. Fruit has sugar, salad not. Fruit is digessted and assimilated very quickly, a big fruitserving is out of the stomach within minutes (30 or so). Meat has a long resting time in the stomach, it's protein needs to be split up. Particularly when it is with abundant fat, which delays further. If you eat a melon together or after a steak, the fruit sugar will rest in the stomach for some time unabsorbed, and then enter the intestine together with the protein shake. For a sloww passage. What I have read and what is also my impression: The sugar together with the protein int the gut will feed primarily some unfriendly gut bacteria. I don't see a problem with vegetables and salad, but a melon with it's abundant sugar should be eaten very seperate from meat or other protein food. 1/2 hour before or at least 2-3 hours after a main meal. Just a little more explanation for my opinion and I think it supports Rachel's and others view as well. regards, Amadeus