(00:00) Introduction to Food Combining
(01:29) Why Food Combining Matters
(04:19) When Healthy Eating Still Goes Wrong
(07:04) 18 Key Concepts Overview
(13:55) Concept 1: Fruits Digest Fast
(15:00) Concept 2: Fruits Should Be Eaten Alone
(17:13) Concept 3: Sugar-Protein Conflicts
(18:58) Concept 4: Starch-Protein Conflicts
(21:09) Concept 5: Fruits and Starches Don’t Mix
(21:54) Concept 6: Protein-Starch Conflicts
(22:24) Concept 7: Enzyme Specificity by Food Type
(24:30) Concept 8: Stomach Compartmentalization
(26:57) Concept 9: Putrefaction and Digestive Harm
(31:31) Concept 10: Fats and Proteins
(32:34) Concept 11: Fruits and Proteins
(34:40) Concept 12: Non-Starch Vegetables Are Neutral
(36:07) Concept 13: Natural Combinations in Nature
(37:15) Concept 14: Shades of Gray and Flexibility
(39:58) Concept 15: Ideal Weight and Proper Combining
(40:33) Concept 16: Water Timing With Meals
(41:43) Concept 17: Greens Can Offset Digestion Delay
(42:32) Concept 18: Advanced Fruit Combining
(46:01) Concept 19: Environmental Factors at Mealtime
(47:34) Final Thoughts and Implementation
In this episode, we explore the essential principles of proper food combining—one of the most overlooked keys to digestive health, energy, and cellular regeneration. Whether you’re trying to solve gut issues, improve energy, reduce bloating, or maximize absorption of nutrients from your food, this episode breaks down how improper food combinations may be sabotaging your health—without you even realizing it.
I walk you through 18 foundational concepts that explain what happens when you mix foods that digest at different speeds, require different pH environments, or create fermentation and putrefaction when miscombined. These rules of food combining aren’t trends—they’re rooted in digestive physiology and have been used for decades by natural health practitioners and regenerative detox specialists.
Some of the key topics we explore:
– Why combining proteins and starches can clog digestion
– Why melons should always be eaten alone
– The role of fruit in optimal digestion
– The problems with eating fat and acid fruits together
– Why you should avoid drinking water with meals
– When it’s best to wait before eating again
– How eating mono meals or simplified combinations can drastically improve your body’s ability to assimilate nutrients and eliminate waste
You’ll also learn how leafy greens can act as a universal mixer, why sugar-starch combos may be more problematic than you think, and the best strategies for sequencing meals and food groups throughout the day for peak performance and digestive ease.
This episode is packed with actionable strategies to take your digestion to the next level—perfect for anyone exploring raw vegan, fruitarian, whole food plant-based, or detox-focused diets.
Whether you’re dealing with sluggish digestion, seeking more energy from your meals, or navigating the complexities of food pairing, this breakdown gives you a blueprint to eat smarter—and more in tune with your body’s biology.
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