ACK 4d: Combine foods wisely

Foods should be combined for taste, and for efficient digestion and assimilation of nutrients. Rice and other grains go well with vegetables. Milk products such as cheese, yogurt, and buttermilk go well with grains and vegetables, but fresh milk does not go well with vegetables.

The typical Vedic lunch of rice, split-lentil soup, vegetables, and chapatis is a perfectly balanced meal.

Avoid combining vegetables with raw fruits. (Fruits are best eaten as a separate meal or with hot milk). Also avoid mixing acidic fruits with alkaline fruits, or milk with fermented milk products.