Can the way you combine foods really change how your body digests them—or even help you lose weight? For well over a century, food combining diets have claimed exactly that. From the early natural hygiene movement to the wildly popular Hay Diet, to the celebrity-fueled Beverly Hills Diet of the 1980s, these plans have promised better digestion, improved energy, and rapid weight loss all by simply avoiding consuming certain combinations of foods. But what does science say about food combining? And is there any evidence that separating foods helps your digestion or metabolism? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we break down the history and the hype behind food combining diets, explore how these ideas took hold, and discuss why your digestive system is far more capable than these diets suggest. Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals We’ve got MERCH! Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Things we talked about and additional reading: American Natural Hygiene Society Health Via Food Herbert Shelton Lecture Judy Mazel Interview The Beverly Hills Diet Food Combining Made Easy Kenzie Burke Food Combining Food Combining Study For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at nutritionformortals@gmail.com Feel free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice **This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship**