Right Combination of Food

Right combination of food is very important as it helps us to avoid many chronic non-communicable diseases like heart problems and diabetes. It also helps with proper digestion and supports weight loss. Food combination advocates that different food items have some pH levels and therefore, some of them cannot be consumed together as they might be harmful for you.

So basically, the question arises, why is it important to eat the right combination of food? Nowadays we people are shifting to different cuisines and forgetting our traditional Indian food. Traditional Indian dishes are nutrient-dense and often free of processed ingredients, relying on whole foods such as grains, meat and poultry, fish, legumes, nuts,seeds, fruits, and vegetables, each contributing to significant health benefits.

Make sure that the food eaten is seasonal and regional. As winter season is going on in India, more green leafy vegetables and different types of berries are available, so eating these according to the season is beneficial for the body.

There is a simple rule that “eat like beggers and live like rich” which basically means that eat the right food in right quantity only as much is required by the body and live a healthy life. Don’t overstuff your stomach with food. Leave it a little empty.
Ever heard of the Japanese 80-20 rule? It says that to remain healthy & in shape, one must eat 80% of what the stomach demands and leave 20% of the stomach empty.

Why is right combination of food necessary?

To improve digestion
To improve gut health
Good for energy
To maintain the metabolic rate of the body
To stay healthy and immune to diseases

Wrong combinations of food:-

Curd and ghee
Fish and milk
Water and peanuts (causes cough and cold)

Rice and vinegar
Milk and jaggery
Fruits and vegetables
Milk and salty substances
Milk and fruits/vegetables

Poor food combinations:-

No liquid with solid food
Fruits always go alone
Don’t combine protein and starch at a time
No mixing of dry fruits and nuts

Golden rules to live a healthy life:-

Eat a single type of grain at a time
Food eaten should be seasonal and regional
Maintain a proper eating schedule

Always have dinner early
Raw food should be eaten before eating cooked food
Use natural spices to prepare food [cardamon (elaichi), black pepper, black salt, cinnamon (dalchini), cumin (jeera), coriander (dhaniya) seed, Hing etc.].

Rules for combining right food:-

Egg + salad [ fat and fiber], yogurt + almond [ fat and protein]
Beans and rice: – rajma + chawal/moong + rice
Green tea or tulsi sudha + lemon
Almond butter + banana
Nut milk + curd
Haldi and black pepper
Have nut alone [it’s a complete meal]

Henceforth, careful food combining can dramatically improve the quality of digestion, support the body in receiving a deeper level of nourishment, and positively impact our overall health. “Eating healthy is not a short-term diet, it’s a long-term lifestyle change”.