Food Combining Archives

Food Combining

What is Food Combining?

The general idea of food combining is that you’ll eat from only one category of foods at each meal, along with plenty of fresh, low-carb vegetables.The 4 main categories in food combining are Fresh Fruit, Animal Protein, Starches, and Nuts/Seeds/Dried Fruit.

Instant Pot hard boiled eggs cut in half on a marble board

Animal Protein

Fresh Fruit

hand rolling Date & Oat Lactation Energy Bite

Nuts, Seeds, and Dried Fruit

air fryer potatoes with ketchup on plate

Starches

Animal Protein

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You can serve animal protein meals with loads of non-starchy veggies, like a side salad or some simple roasted vegetables, like broccoli, cauliflower, or Brussels sprouts.

Eggplant Lasagna

cauiflower fried rice served on plate with chopsticks.

Cauliflower Fried Rice

Vegetarian Cobb Salad

Cauliflower Steak “Pizza”

Curried Chicken Salad (No Mayo!)

Chicken Vegetable Soup

Fresh Fruit

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Because fruit digests so quickly, I usually enjoy it most at breakfast in the form of a large smoothie. You’ll notice that the recipes below are properly combined, so they don’t call for protein powder, or nut butter with the fresh fruit. (Avocado is a fruit, though, and it can help keep you full!)

DF GF NF V VEG

Blueberry Detox Smoothie

DF GF NF P V VEG

Vegan Cherry Chocolate Smoothie

DF GF NF V VEG

Strawberry Mango Smoothie

DF GF NF V VEG

Dragon Fruit Smoothie (that everyone loves!)

Nuts, Seeds, and Dried Fruit

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I like to serve nuts and seeds with plenty of fresh veggies, to keep the overall meal hydrating and easier to digest. Bananas and dates typically combine well in this category, too, so feel free to see how that feels for you.

chocolate coconut macaroons on serving plate

Starches

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If the following options don’t feel hearty enough for a meal, keep in mind that you can serve them with bread, cooked grains, or a baked potato, if desired.