Hi Ellie, you wrote: >On the other hand the body likes to have a mix of nutrients at all >times. That's news to me. Where did you get that? Are there some reasons for this being valid? Ellie: >It also says that the body absorbs foods preferentially according to >need, so I think the body can well handle a mix of foods. It's probably >a matter of efficiency. I agree. And I can't see a reason, why one couldn't delay the ingestion of some food to the next meal. Why is it necessary to get all nutrients in one meal? There are storages for most nutrients in our body and the fact that fasting is possible tells me, that it is even possible to miss several meals. But perhaps your psyche tells you to eat it all now. ;-) I know that phenomen. Earlier in my instincto "career" I couldn't wait for the next meal. I simply couldn't do it. There was something in me urging me to eat it all now. Any idea if this is the case with you? Best relaxed wishes, Stefan E-Mail: [log in to unmask]