Incompatible Food Combinations

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When my children were small I introduce to them the concept of "who is friend of who in your plate". It was a way not only to teach them food combination but also to keep them away from  illness, lethargy and mood swings. This list is based in ayurveda principles, get familiar with the list and make the proper changes, one by one in your cooking approach.

Milk Is Incompatible With:

·       Bananas

·       cherries

·       Fish

·       Meat

·       Melons

·       Curd

·       Sour Fruits

·       Kitchari

·       Bread containing yeast

·       Cherries

Melons Are Incompatible with everything

Fruits are incompatible with any other food, There are a few exceptions like dates and milk.

Grains are incompatible with fruits and tapioca.

Starches Are Incompatible With:

·       Eggs

·       Milk

·       Bananas

·       Dates

Honey Is Incompatible With:

·       Ghee (in equal proportions)

·       Heating or cooking with.

Radishes Are Incompatible With:

·       Milk

·       Bananas

·       Raisins

Nightshades, (Potato, Tomato, Eggplant, Chilies) Are Incompatible With:

·       Yogurt

·       Milk

·       Melon

·       Cucumber

Yogurt Is Incompatible With:

·       Milk

·       Sour Fruits

·       Melons

·       Hot drinks

·       Meat

·       Fish

·       Mangoes

·       Starch

Eggs Are Incompatible With:

·       Milk

·       Meat

·       Yogurt

·       Melons

·       Fruits

·       Cheese

·       Fish

·       Beans

Mangos Are Incompatible With:

·       Yogurt

·       Cheese

·       Cucumbers

Corn Is Incompatible With:

·       Dates

·       Raisins

·       Bananas

Lemon Is Incompatible With:

·       Yogurt

·       Milk

·       Cucumbers

·       Tomatoes

Beans are incompatible with

·      Fruits

·      Cheese

·      Eggs

·      Fish

·      Meat

·      Yogurt

The above guidelines are by no means an exhaustive list. It must also be remembered that a proper Ayurvedic diet should consider nutritional value, constitution, seasons, age and any disease condition.