Download or read book Essential Mayr Cookbook for Beginners and Dummies written by Lisa H Gregory Ph D and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-13 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We know gut health is important and science is just scratching the surface on how it may influence everything from our mood to our weight. Nurturing the gut with lots of whole foods and more mindful eating practices is definitely a smart move. In addition, the Mayr Method's emphasis on slowing down and savoring our meals, eating when relaxed, and tuning into your fullness cues can be effective strategies to help with digestion and making healthier food choices. However, while alkaline foods certainly have health benefits, your body already does a great job of regulating pH on its own, so you don't necessarily need to follow an alkaline diet to reap those benefits. The Mayr Method also discourages drinking during meals because it dilutes digestive enzymes, but research has shown that water during meals can help curb weight gain by preventing overeating. By stopping for sips, you're slowing down the speed at which you eat, causing you to eat less overall. Plus, it's nice to help wash down your food.