The idea of food combining is said to originate in Ayurveda, one of the oldest healing sciences and alternative medicine systems with roots in India and Nepal. In Ayurveda, food combining is an "essential part of understanding how to eat properly," and believe s that each food has a distinct combination of tastes and energies - and a corresponding effect on the digestive system and body as a whole.
In the 1900s, food combining was adapted by nutritionists into various diet principles, including the "Natural Hygiene Diet", which claims to support digestion and promote weight loss. *Scientific studies on the diet are lacking - One study in 2000 found no impact of The Natural Hygiene Diet on weight loss.
Some Nutritionists and health practitioners support food combining for its digestion benefits and as a method of intentional eating. Others do not.
As always, we offer the following information for educational purposes and encourage you to do your own research and consult health and nutrition professionals as needed.
Originators of the diet recommend fasting if one becomes ill to allow the body to cleanse and heal. Some practitioners suggest fasting one day each week to maintain good health. Other prescribe an annual fast for the routine maintenance of good health.
Again, please consult with a health professional before fasting of any kind.
*Revised December 2024
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