What’s Food Combining?

Have you ever heard that you should only eat fruit on an empty stomach or that you shouldn’t eat meat in the same meal? This idea is called food combining and it’s a set of rules around which foods can and can’t be paired together. In addition to these principles, other hallmarks of food combining include not eating starchy carbohydrates and protein together, not eating starchy carbohydrates with acidic foods, not combining different types of animal protein, including non-starchy vegetables with every meal, and waiting three to four hours after a meal before introducing another food group. So, what food pairing should you try?

Add Healthy Fats

Having healthy fat with every meal will help you feel full longer and it can prevent mindless eating later. Try adding dressing with a little fat to a salad or having an apple with nut butter.

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Consume Calcium and Vitamin D

To build and maintain bones, consume calcium and vitamin D. By eating both in the same meal, it ensures that you’re consuming enough of both of them. Foods high in calcium include leafy greens, dairy products, and fish with bones. Foods high in vitamin D include fish, eggs yolks, and mushrooms.

Combine Healthy Oils with Colorful Veggies

To increase phytonutrient absorption, eat colorful veggies with healthy cooking oils like olive oil. Make a batch of roasted veggies, salads, and stir-fries.

Pair Carbs and Protein

While pairing carbs and protein is especially important post-workout, you should do it at every meal. Some great options include bananas with peanut butter or yogurt with berries.