In our daily lives, we often hear about taboos about food pairings. These seemingly simple ingredient combinations contain profound scientific truths behind them. Once it touches the red line of food matching, it will affect nutrient absorption at least and cause physical discomfort at worst. Today, let's demystify these food pairings and see which foods can't be mixed together.
1. Watermelon and bananas: Watermelon is refreshing and thirst-quenching, and bananas are soft and glutinous and sweet, but eating both at the same time may cause diarrhea. This is due to the fact that the sugars in watermelon react chemically with the tannic acid in bananas, which irritates the stomach and intestines.
2. Grapes and persimmons: Grapes and persimmons both contain high fruit acids, which interact with tannic acid and may form indigestible substances, which may cause a burden on the stomach and intestines in the long run.
3. Red dates and persimmons: Both red dates and persimmons are nutritious supplements, but eating both at the same time may cause abdominal pain. The vitamins in jujube react chemically with the tannic acid in persimmons, affecting nutrient absorption.
4. Sweet potatoes and persimmons: Sweet potatoes and persimmons are both high-fiber foods that help promote digestion. However, the sugar in sweet potatoes and the tannic acid in persimmons work together to form gastric stones, especially when eaten on an empty stomach.
5. Cucumber and persimmon: Cucumber is rich in water, while persimmon has a sour taste, and eating both at the same time may cause diarrhea. The water in cucumbers interacts with the tannic acid in persimmons and affects gastrointestinal health.
6. Oranges and persimmons: Oranges are rich in vitamin C, and the tannic acid in persimmons can affect the body's absorption of vitamin C. Therefore, it is best not to consume both at the same time.
Food pairing is a science as well as an art. Only by mastering the right principles of food pairing can we better absorb nutrients and maintain good health. I hope you can be a healthy and intelligent foodie! February** Dynamic Incentive Program