Food Combining: An Approach To Strategic Eating

There are almost as many ideas about what constitutes healthy food as there are commentators on the subject. Though some of their ideas are contradictory, all are expressed with righteous fervour.

- Anmol Giri* Dr. Vikas Sangwan

Because food combining is supportive of every diet, we have chosen not to recommend any specific form of the dietary regime. If the food is combined well, and the acidbase balance is not disturbed, we can count on efficient digestion of the nutrients. If put together in an inappropriate combination of foods, it may remain undigested in the body and degrade there.

RULES FOR COMBINING FOODS

The concept of food combining proposes that the way our bodies digest specific foods should guide our eating approach. Proper food combining is believed to enhance digestion and nutrient assimilation. Various sources may present slightly different rules for food combining, but the most common principles include:

• Eating fruits on an empty stomach, especially melons

• Avoiding the combination of starches and proteins

• Avoiding the combination of starches with acidic foods

• Avoiding the combination of different types of protein

• Avoid combining protein with fat, consuming sugar only on its own, and separating fruits and vegetables when eaten.

The underlying premise of food combining is that our bodies can only effectively digest one concentrated food at a time. Food combining considers certain food categories that combine well with specific others. The alignment of the body's digestive conditions with the specific foods consumed helps in improving digestion and overall health.

BAD COMBINATIONS

Combining Protein and Starch