Food Combination

There is a saying, “Americans entertain themselves via the mouth.” And I am sure that most of you will agree. We eat for taste sensations rather thanfor the purpose of nourishment. Not that proper eating is not, or should be an enjoyable affair, for God made the fruits of the trees to be succulent and sweet. But ever since the entrance of sin, man’s eating habits have become more perverted with the passing of each century. Today Americans are guilty of committing every sin in the book regarding their taste buds.

The average American can share their experiences regarding acid indigestion – for most have had heartburn and other stomach symptoms. It has been fairly well established that over 50% of American meals end up in digestive problems of some kind, most of which are acid indigestion related.

There are other forms of indigestion that arise from eating the wrong combinations: that is, foods that incompatible with each other in digestive chemistry. Of course, we must not forget that emotional conditions at the time of eating can turn off the digestive system, or when we have fevers.

Also eating beyond digestive capacity, known as overeating, can lead to indigestion as well. (I certainly know all this by painful experience!!) Food combining is as important as the selection of food itself. “We need to study the art of preparing in a simple manner the fruits, grains, and vegetables. We do not need these complex combinations that are provided. As the matter now stands we are in danger of making dyspeptics.” Manus. 150(1905).
The basic benefit of food combining is that digestion is improved, there is less disease and more energy. Keep in mind, (once you improve your eating habits), your body may have to conduct eliminative crises, which are usually mistaken for illnesses, before it will be free from disease (toxins within the body). And, too, keep in mind that the poisons you have consumed and generated in the past (from improper eating and possibly drug taking), have done a certain amount of damage to your organism, and it will take time for the body to fully repair itself.

Digestion is governed by physiological chemistry. The physiological limitations of the digestive glands, enzymes and juices should be considered in planning meals to which the glands and their secretions can adjust.
It is not only what we eat, but also what we digest and assimilate that produces health and strength. Incorrect food combinations are primary culprits in the interference with normal digestive processes.

“Disturbance is created by improper combinations of food; fermentation sets in; the blood is contaminated and the brain confused. The habit of overeating, or of eating too many kinds of food at one meal, frequently causes dyspepsia. Serious injury is thus done to the delicate digestive organs. In vain the stomach protests, and appeals to the brain to reason from cause to effect. The excessive amount of food eaten, or the improper combination, does its injurious work. In vain do disagreeable premonitions give warning. Suffering is the consequence. Disease takes the place of health.” Counsels on Diet and Foods, 110, 111.

In all probability, Adam and Eve were instructed on how to properly combine the foods that grew in the Garden. But eventually, as part of Satan’s scheme to destroy man, this most important function was lost. The art of food combining is a real science and can be appreciated by all who want and have excellent health. But it must be realized that we must eat from principle rather than from inclination of habit.

Many foods, which are good in themselves, can be a poison to the system when incorrectly combined. In most food preparations, SIMPLICITY is the key word. Of course it is not quite that simple with all the food combining rules, but the first and most important rule to observe is simplicity.

This article is taken from a book entitled “Something Better – God’s Original Design, Live Foods”,
written & compiled by Katy Chamberlin, Anchor of Faith Ministries.
Submitted by Kathleen Ross
Alberta, Canada