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Why these common food combinations are dangerous ? Find out here

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WEB DESK: Grabbing your favorite sandwich with a warm cup of coffee is easiest yet tastiest food you can find in emergency. However, if you are fan of this combo, there is a bad news for you. Moreover, on daily basis, we are consuming such food combinations which aren't healthy at all. 

Here are few of them.

Milk and Banana

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We have drank a ton of milk shake without realizing any danger. Moreover, people who wish to maintain a healthy lifestyle also consider this combo a healthy one. According to some nutritionists sweet fruits should be eaten separately. Since they take longer time to digest, it is essential to avoid taking it with milk. Milk too should be consumed separately.

Tip: Eat banana as a snack between major meals.

Dairy and Pineapple

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It is suggested not to eat sour fruits in the morning because they make digestive system function slowly. Also, pineapple has bromelain, an enzymic complex which cause intoxication when consumed with dairy products.

Tip: Instead of pineapple try apricots and plums

Sour fruits make your digestion work slower, especially in the morning. Besides, pineapple contains bromelain, an enzymic complex which can cause intoxication when combined with dairy products.

Tip: Add dry apricots or plums instead of pineapple.

Potato and Meat

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It is impossible to say 'no' fries and steaks. But, since it is a heavy combo to consume, avoid it. Potatoes have starch and the meat is filled with protein and it becomes tough for digestive system to digest two foods together and can cause heartburn.

Tip: You can always switch to non-starchy veggies such as asparagus, broccoli, green beans and cauliflower.

 

Tomatoes and Cucumbers

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In the salads, these two vegetables are essential. Moreover, recent researches have shown that combining these tomato and cucumber can disrupt body's biochemical pathways. This disrupt causes swelling as the vitamins present in the veggies won't digest easily.

Tip: It is suggested to avoid tomatoes and cucumbers together. Hence, eat each vegetable at one time. If you are consuming a salad prepared with cucumber today, eat tomatoes filled salad the other day.

Sandwiches with coffee

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Coffee and sandwich, you will hardly find anyone who would say 'no' to it. It is a quickest meal a person can find. By consuming these cheese filled sandwich with coffee, you almost ruin the nutrition of cheese.

Tip: You should avoid coffee with sandwiches however, green tea and regular tea could be used as another option as well.

Source: Bright SideÂ