1. Complementary Foods Foods are consumed in combination: Rice is taken with sambar, rasam, or curd Chappati with dhal Iddlies with sambar ( with vegetables )and chutney and so on.

2. These combinations are not accidental. Certain foods are nutritionally complementary. Traditionally combinations have been effectively used to include all nutrients in the diet. Carbohydrate and fats must be consumed with protein at each meal. Food combinations are more important for vegetarians as they must aim for a balanced protein intake and must get adequate amino acids. Complementary Foods

3. Complementary Foods Pay attention to food combinations. Avoid eating chappaties with only chutney, vegetables and dhal are essential. Similarly iddlies with just sugar or ghee do not make for a balanced diet.