Food Combining Calculator
Check food combination compatibility for digestion
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Based on Viruddha Ahara (incompatible food combinations) from the Charaka Samhita and CH07 of Two Sciences, One Plate. Each combination is graded by evidence tier.
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General Viruddha Ahara Rules
- Eat fruits alone or 30 minutes before meals, not after
- Drink water 30 minutes before meals, not immediately after
- Avoid ice-cold drinks during or after meals
- Don't combine two heavy protein sources in one meal
- Eat seasonal and locally available foods
- Freshly cooked food is superior to reheated leftovers
Source: Charaka Samhita, Sutrasthana Ch. 26 (Viruddha Ahara) — referenced in Two Sciences, One Plate Chapter 7. Evidence tiers follow the book's dual-science framework.
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Food combining is the practice of eating certain foods together based on their digestive requirements for optimal nutrient absorption.
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