Pizza and soft drinks are among them. Nutrition experts warn against combining these foods

Written By ندى ماهر عبدربه on 2023/12/26

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Arabia Weather - There is no harm in a plate of eggs being the main star on your breakfast table, and a cup of hot coffee being an integral part of your favorite morning habits. Millions of people around the world are doing the same thing.

However, some people wonder about the benefit of eating them together at the same time, as this may lead to losing the iron-rich benefits of eggs, since coffee, which is famous for its properties of inhibiting the absorption of iron in the body, is a factor that interferes with these benefits, similar to the effect of tea.

This is just an example of the combinations of foods and drinks that we consume in our daily lives, according to nutritionists who told HuffPost. These experts point out that combining these items may not be feasible due to the overlap between their properties, which may cause negative effects.

Ashley Tosh, a health and nutrition expert at Prepared Boots, which specializes in healthy meals, confirms that:

“The general rule is that different foods digest at different times, so it is best to eat them at a consistent timing to avoid confusion and overload on the digestive system.”

Try to eat foods with similar digestion times and acidity levels to enhance the effectiveness of digestion and reduce discomfort.

Experts also confirm that combining foods incorrectly not only causes bloating and discomfort, but also prevents the body from making the most of the nutritional values of meals. According to the “Healthline” website, a team of food experts believes that:

“Improper combination of foods may cause toxins to accumulate, leading to digestive problems and medical conditions.”

5 foods that it is preferable not to combine as much as possible

Eggs with coffee

If you are a fan of eating eggs and drinking coffee in the morning, you should take the necessary precautions to achieve a healthy balance in your daily consumption, and you can easily avoid the potential negative impact on iron absorption in your body when you decide to eat eggs with coffee or tea.

To avoid chemical interference with iron, which can occur as a result of the presence of chlorogenic acid in coffee or polyphenols in tea, it is recommended to separate the two meals by a period of time that allows the body to effectively absorb the iron. It is preferable to postpone drinking coffee or tea for at least an hour after eating eggs, and this postponement reduces From the effect of chemicals known to reduce iron absorption during the digestive process.

This advice comes from certified nutritionist Claire Martin, who points out the importance of this chapter to avoid iron loss and health problems such as anemia when consuming eggs, coffee or tea in large quantities without caution.

Pizza and soft drinks

Despite the traditional association between the image of pizza and the presence of a soft drink next to it, as they appear to complement each other, the reality of things reveals that eating fatty pizza with soft drinks is harmful to our digestive system, and causes a feeling of uncomfortable fullness and bloating.

In addition to the rise in blood sugar levels as a result of eating refined carbohydrates in pizza, added sugar in soft drinks - considered one of the worst ingredients in the modern diet - causes additional negative effects, and it is best to avoid this harmful combination, especially with the addition of processed meats that may contain On empty calories, they cause a feeling of unsatisfaction or satisfaction. These negative effects may be the least of the feeling of fullness or satisfaction due to the empty or imaginary calories contained in those foods, according to the Medical News Today website.

According to California-based nutritionist, author, and physician Dr. Colleen Chu, consuming soda, pizza, or any foods containing high fructose corn syrup with refined carbohydrates increases false feelings of hunger and reduces feelings of fullness.

Fruits and grains

Because foods digest at different speeds, combining a fast-digesting food with a food that takes a long time to digest creates a "traffic jam" in the digestive system, resulting in negative effects on health and digestion, according to a report from Healthline.

Therefore, individuals with sensitive stomachs suffer when they eat fruits and grains together, even if the combination seems natural, because of the difference in their digestion time. Fruits are digested quickly, while grains take longer, which makes eating them together cause “discomfort.” " .

Meat with eggs

Pairing eggs with meat, such as sausages for example, creates a combination of foods with high levels of protein and the combination of these foods can lead to an increase in protein consumption, causing some stomach discomfort.

Nadia Andreeva, a certified nutritionist, advises avoiding excessive protein intake, noting that:

“A large amount of protein that our bodies may not be able to digest in one meal. It is preferable to focus on one type of protein at each meal, to facilitate the digestion process and avoid the need to expend more energy.”

Yogurt with citrus fruits

Although eating yogurt with fruit like berries may appear as a healthy breakfast choice, it may actually interfere with digestion by affecting healthy bacteria in the gut, bacteria that play a role in supporting the immune system. This interference can lead to respiratory symptoms such as a cold or allergies.

Therefore, the importance lies in the quality of the fruit chosen to achieve the desired benefits. Yogurt has alkaline properties, while major fruits such as apples and strawberries are acidic. Therefore, you must be sure to choose fruits that are alkaline in nature, such as bananas and cherries, to ensure a balance in the effect of yogurt on digestion.