We’ve had a lot of discussion lately about diet and nutrition.

Usually there’s a clear case to determine whether a food source is considered “good” or “bad” for you. But sometimes two healthy food sources you’re eating together can mix in a way that causes discomfort or digestion issues.

Let’s talk about food combinations and food combinations you should avoid.

Before starting any new dietary plan, please do your own research and consult with your doctor or healthcare provider, especially if you may have an underlying condition.

Food Combinations To Avoid

Which foods should not be eaten together?

Here are some food combinations you should avoid:

• Two high protein foods, like bacon and eggs, although popular is an example.
• Citrus fruit and milk. Orange juice and milk for example.
• Milk and bananas.
• Fruit with your meal.
• One shouldn’t consume fruits and milk with vegetables.
• Beans are the wrong combination with eggs, milk, fish, fruits, yogurt, and meat.
• Yogurt is to be avoided with cheese, hot drinks, sour fruits, milk, or beans.

Which fruits should not be eaten together?

Try not to mix acidic fruits together like grapefruit and strawberries.

Are tomato and cucumber ok to eat together?

Although popularly mixed together in salads, the combination of cucumber and tomato is advised to be avoided.  Cucumber has a property that interferes with the absorption of Vitamin C. When consumed together, this combination can lead to acid formation or bloating.

What should not be eaten with milk?

Some foods you should not combine with milk:

• Avoid eating bananas and milk together.
• Avoid melons and milk.
• Any sour tasting food with milk.
• Avoid fish and milk.

Who should avoid bananas?

You shouldn’t eat bananas if you are taking certain medication. There are two types of medication that you should avoid eating bananas with: ACE inhibitors and Spironolactone. According to Harvard Medical School, it’s because they raise blood potassium levels.

What fruit should I eat every day?

Some of the healthiest fruits are:

• Pineapple.
• Apples.
• Blueberries.
• Mangos.

You should eat several servings of fruit per day as part of a healthy diet.

Eating fruit improves boosts your immune system, helps heart health, and reduces inflammation.

How do I stop my stomach from bloating?

Bloating can be caused by specific foods that you’re eating, avoiding or eliminating these foods can help.

Do certain foods cause bloating?

• Beans.
• Lentils.
• Dairy.
• Wheat/rye/barley.
• Cruciferous vegetables.
• Carbonated beverages.
• Onions.
• Garlic.

Some foods and drinks that help with bloating:

• Avocados.
• Cucumber.
• Yogurt.
• Green tea.
• Celery.
• Berries.
• Ginger.
• Kombucha.

What is the best combination of food?

Here are some of the most powerful food combinations:

• Rice and beans.
• Leafy greens and tomatoes.
• Eggs and cheese.
• Oatmeal and water.
• Tomatoes and olive oil.

What fruits digest well together?

These fruit combinations can fuel your day and also digest well together:

• Cherry, pineapple, blueberry.
• Fig, red grape, pomegranate.
• Blackberry, papaya, cantaloupe.
• Goji berry, watermelon, lemon.
• Blackberry, papaya, cantaloupe.

Which foods are alkaline?

Most fruits and vegetables, soybeans and tofu, some nuts, seeds, and legumes are alkaline-promoting foods. Dairy, eggs, meat, most grains and processed foods, like canned and packaged snacks, are on the acid side.

Final Thoughts

This has been far from an exhaustive list and discussion, and we hope to explore these topics deeper in the future.

From my perspective the subject of what food combinations to avoid hasn’t been given the full attention it deserves.

We have a large segment of our population that may be able to heal themselves by simply discussing their dietary habits with a nutritionist and making some small changes to the way they eat.

Tell me in the comments how you feel about this topic, and the lack of attention we seem to give it.

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