Are You Pairing Foods Correctly? 25 Dos and Don’ts to Know

foods + alcohol	🟡 Reasonable but overstated
11	Beans + brown rice	🟢 Nutritious, but no need to eat them together
12	Processed meat + sugary soda	🟢 Good dietary advice
13	Nuts + fruit	🟡 Reasonable, but “steadier blood sugar” is simplified
14	Coffee immediately after meals	🟢 Relevant for iron absorption
15	Avocado + salad	🟢 Good evidence
16	High-sodium meal + sugary drinks	🟡 Generally sensible, but not a special interaction
17	Eggs + vegetables	🟢 Good evidence for carotenoid absorption
18	Heavy fatty meals before bed	🟢 Reasonable, especially for reflux
19	Dark chocolate + berries	🟡 Healthy foods, but the pairing isn’t necessary