Common Food Combinations That Cause Indigestion

Written by Emily Lunardo
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food combinationsSome foods pair together nicely like peanut butter and jelly, steak and potatoes, and strawberries and bananas. On the other hand, eating certain foods together can cause bloating, gas, and indigestion. But how can you pinpoint which combination is causing you digestive stress?

Being aware of certain foods that simply don’t go together can help you reduce indigestion and other digestive symptoms so that you don’t feel sick after consuming them. Here are some of the most common food combinations to avoid to reduce your risk of gastrointestinal symptoms.

Common Food Combinations to Avoid

Milk Bananas, melons, curd, sour fruit, bread containing yeast
Melons Grains, starch, fried food, cheese
Starches Eggs, milk, bananas, dates
Honey Ghee
Radishes Milk, bananas, raisins
Nightshades (potato, tomato, peppers, eggplant) Yogurt, milk, melon, cucumber
Yogurt Milk, sour fruits, melons, hot beverages
Mangoes Yogurt, cheese, cucumbers
Lemon Yogurt, milk cucumbers, tomatoes

Aside from avoiding these food combinations, there are other ways you can ease digestion. For example, you can consume ginger, ensure your diet is full of probiotic-providing foods, avoid ice water during meals and only take small sips, chew your food thoroughly, and don’t rush eating.

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On any matter relating to your health or well-being, please check with an appropriate health professional. No statement herein is to be construed as a diagnosis, treatment, preventative, or cure for any disease, disorder or abnormal physical state. The statements herein have not been evaluated by the Foods and Drugs Administration or Health Canada. Dr. Marchione and the doctors on the Bel Marra Health Editorial Team are compensated by Bel Marra Health for their work in creating content, consulting along with formulating and endorsing products.

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