Food combining is the practice of eating certain foods together, and avoiding other food combinations, for the purpose of easier digestion. Food combining is one of the 10 Steps of Marilu’s Total Health Makeover®.

Food combining was first discovered by a medical doctor in the 1890s. It’s a theory that explains how to eat foods that don’t fight each other for digestion. By following the basics guidelines, you can experience efficient, healthy digestion – and you may even lose a few pounds.

The basics of food combining are as follows:

1. Eat fruits with other fruits. Eat melons alone. Eat sweet fruits (dried fruits, bananas) alone. Nuts may be eaten with citrus fruits.
2. Eat animal foods (poultry, eggs, fish) with vegetables and/or legumes.
3. Eat starchy foods (grains, pasta, bread, root veggies) with vegetables and/or legumes.
4. Do not eat animal foods with starchy foods.

If you’re skeptical about the benefits of food combining, try it for yourself. You can’t harm yourself by trying it, and there’s no additional cost. After a week, we think you’ll notice the difference, and be pleasantly surprised.

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