There is a lot of debate over the science behind food combining, without much evidence to back it up. (There is little money to be made in this field, which probably accounts for the lack of funded studies.) Personally, I think why food combining works for me, and for many others, is that it encourages you to make better choices, without feeling restricted. When you’re choosing just ONE food category at a time, then filling the rest of your plate with raw and cooked vegetables, you’re bound to be making healthier choices! So, despite the lack of scientific evidence, food combining may just work because it encourages the consumption of more whole foods and simpler meals. Remember, you can eat ANYTHING you want– just not necessarily all at the same time. 1. Fruits should be eaten first Most fruits have plenty of water, sugars, anti-oxidants, and other nutrients. However, they can ferment and encourage yeast if they stay long in the stomach. Because of this fact, fruits should be eaten alone when the stomach is empty. They will be digested in half an hour or so. Your body will be able to extract the nutrients in the ...
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