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Harmful food combinations: the dangers of eating incompatible foods and food pairings that should be avoided
06.04.2023 02:30
Updated: 15.04.2023 02:56
Conscious consumption of food products means combining them correctly.
After all, incorrectly selected food pairs can harm the body, causing a variety of very unpleasant digestive problems.
The article will tell you which foods cannot be combined in one meal and what consequences there are for violating the rules.
Incompatible products and their harm
Consuming food products that are poorly compatible with each other is primarily dangerous due to the development of digestive problems.
A person after a hearty meal may experience painful colic, constipation, heartburn, diarrhea and bloating. Some foods contradict each other in composition and properties. Because of this, the reaction will not be limited to temporary problems with the gastrointestinal tract.
The result can be much more dangerous, for example, metabolism will be disrupted, minerals or amino acids will no longer be fully absorbed, the process of digestion of food will slow down, etc.
Dangerous Food Combinations
In practice, nutritionists count dozens of incompatible food pairs. But the most dangerous and unpredictable for the body are the following combinations:
- meat and potatoes
As is known, meat in any form is a source of protein. Potatoes give the body starch, which slows down the absorption of amino acids of animal origin. From prolonged digestion, a person will face intestinal upset;
- dairy products and red meat
Calcium obtained by the body from milk or its derivatives makes it difficult to absorb iron from red meat. The body will experience a deficiency of the macronutrient, which in the long term can cause iron deficiency anemia;
- fruits and cheese
All fruits contain sugar in varying concentrations. It cannot be absorbed in the presence of fat. If left in the intestines, plant sugar will begin to ferment, which will cause symptoms of flatulence, bloating and painful colic;
- spinach and dairy products
A number of vegetables have the unpleasant property of making it difficult for the body to absorb calcium, in particular spinach. Doctors strongly advise against combining this vegetable with cheese, cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, as the calcium will leave the body along with biological fluids, without bringing any benefit;
- fruits with high acidity and dairy products
Apples, plums, pineapple, citrus fruits, which have high acid levels, can trigger the process of protein folding. This will cause fermentation processes in the intestines and changes in the microbiome;
- coffee and alcoholic drinks
The simultaneous consumption of these two potentially dangerous drinks causes severe irritation of the intestinal mucosa.
Long-term use of the drinks will lead to gastritis and inflammation.
Eating incompatible foods can lead to mineral and vitamin deficiencies, painful colic, and gastrointestinal problems. Conscious eating can help avoid health problems.
