Food combining is the practice of pairing compatible foods to optimize digestion and nutrient absorption. Certain combinations, such as carbohydrates with acid foods or proteins with starch, can cause digestive issues, while specific guidelines promote better digestive health. Dr. Fred Bisci emphasizes the importance of understanding food combinations for improving longevity and reducing diet-related illnesses.

1. Food Combining
Food combining refers to the combination of foods that are compatible with each
other in terms of digestive chemistry. Food combining is a basic component of
optimal nutrition because it allows the body to digest and utilize the nutrients in
our foods to their fullest extent.
Foods require different digestion. Mixing the wrong foods can lead to stomach
upset, gas, bloating, and other digestive ails.
Food combination is based on the theory that easy digestion is generated by
combining foods that have the same digestion time. Also, different foods need
different digestive enzymes to digest the food. Some acid based enzymes and
some alkaline based enzymes are needed to digest food properly. However, if
both come into contact at the same time, they neutralize each other and stop
digestion.
DON’TS OF FOOD COMBINING
 Carbohydrate foods and acid foods should not be eaten at the
same meal. Bread, rice, and potatoes should not be taken with lemons,
pineapples, tomatoes, or any other sour fruits. Fruit acids prevent
carbohydrate digestion and cause fermentation.
 Do not eat two concentrated proteins together. Avoid meat and
eggs, cheese and eggs, cheese and nuts, and nuts and meat combinations.
Each protein requires different digestive juices and different times for
digestion.

2.  Acid fruits and proteins should not be eaten at the same time.
Oranges, lemons and pineapples should not be eaten with meat, eggs, etc.
 Do not eat concentrated protein and carbohydrates at the same
meal. Nuts, meat, eggs, cheese with potatoes, as well as bread and cereals
should be avoided.
 Starch and sugars should not be combined. Honey and other
sweeteners don’t mix with cereals and potatoes. Sugar with cereal ferments
the food in the digestive tract.
 Melons cannot be combined with any other foods. This is because
melons decompose very easily.
 Avoid desserts, especially after meals. Desserts eaten after meals
digest and, ultimately, ferment because bacteria turn them into alcohols and
acetic acid.
 Drink water only before meals. Drinking water during meals or soon
after meals will dilute the digestive juices.
 Fats and oils cannot be combined with proteins.
If you want to stay healthy and reduce the risk of various health problems like
cancer, inflammation, and indigestion problems, beware of how food
combinations impact digestion for optimal health and nutrition!
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Dr. Fred Bisci is an organic and raw food nutritionist with over 40 years of
experience helping people improve longevity and reduce the risk of diet related
illnesses. He has assisted over 35,000 people to improve health by focusing not
only on what goes into the body, but what is left out. For more information on

3. how a lifestyle rich in vitamins, minerals and water-plump fresh produce can help
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