Glutinous riceChicken meatCooking them together may lead to gastrointestinal discomfort.

A film called 'Double Dishes' exaggeratedly demonstrated the lethal consequences of food pairing through extreme performances and shocking effects, showing how chronic poisoning occurs from improper food combinations.However, the film also reminded viewers to pay attention to food contraindications, avoiding unwitting harm to themselves and their families while enjoying delicious food.

Experts state that in The Golden Chamber of Prescriptions, written by Zhang Zhongjing during the Eastern Han Dynasty, there are 48 pairs of foods mentioned as not being suitable for consumption together.Food contraindication refers to adverse gastrointestinal reactions resulting from mixing and consuming two or more foods with opposing properties.From a modern nutritional perspective, although some food pairings may have certain deficiencies, they generally do not cause severe consequences and there is no need to be overly concerned.

Pumpkinandmutton

are contraindicated as eating them together can be difficult to digest.

Scientific analysis: According to the Compendium of Materia Medica, "Pumpkins should not be consumed with mutton; it causes stagnation of qi."The reason is that pumpkin nourishes and benefits the middle jiao while mutton is warm and replenishing. Consuming both together may lead to chest tightness and abdominal distension.

However, from a modern nutritional perspective, pairing pumpkin with mutton can be a good combination.muttoncontains high protein content along with various minerals and vitamins.Pumpkin has a balanced nutrient profile, especially containing carotene and sugar. It is low in protein and fat but can effectively prevent hypertension, diabetes, and liver diseases, enhancing the body's immune function.Here, we particularly recommend pumpkin mutton dumplings for those who do not like mutton-filled dumplings.Dog meatand garlicare contraindicated as consuming them together can cause poisoning.Scientific analysis: The Compendium of Materia Medica states "dog meat and garlic eaten together damage people."The reason is that dog meat is hot in nature, while garlic is pungent and stimulating. Together they can exacerbate fire but dishes like garlic-infused dog meat are common in Korean cuisine and also consumed by residents of Guizhou, Guangxi, Hunan, and Guangdong provinces.Traditional Chinese medicine views dog meat as a warm food that benefits the middle jiao, warms the kidneys, strengthens yang energy, boosts qi, and nourishes the blood. It is suitable for elderly people with weakness such as winter consumption to enhance their cold resistance.muttonis rich in high-quality protein with significant globulin content, enhancing human disease resistance and cell vitality. It can also strengthen one's physique, improve circulation, and enhance sexual function.

Fresh garlic contains allicin.This allicin is a sulfur-containing amino acid that breaks down into allicin upon breakdown by alliinase to form various physiological effects such as antibacterial properties. Excessive intake can negatively affect the body, causing stomach discomfort or diarrhea.

The daily recommended amount of fresh garlic for an adult is 3-5 grams; excessive consumption may irritate the stomach mucosa, causing congestion and edema.

Due to the volatile substances in garlic inhibiting gastric juice secretion, eating dog meat with large amounts of fresh garlic might cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Therefore, it's best not to consume large quantities of fresh garlic while eating dog meat, but dishes like stir-fried dog meat with garlic, chives, or green onions are fine.Red carrot

andwhite carrot

are contraindicated as the vitamin C content in white carrots is extremely high but red carrots contain enzymes that destroy this vitamin C.In fact, most foods contain various enzymes which act as catalysts for biochemical reactions. However, enzymes are sensitive to heat and can be easily destroyed during cooking.Therefore, saying that enzymes in red carrots destroy the vitamin C in white carrots or that those in cucumbers destroy vitamins in tomatoes, peppers, and citrus fruits is baseless.

Glutinous rice with chickenmuttonare contraindicated as glutinous rice's main function of warming and tonifying the spleen and stomach can be beneficial for people with weak spleen and diarrhea but consuming them together may cause bodily discomfort.Scientific analysis: Glutinous chicken is a steamed dish. Its cooking temperature does not produce any harmful substances, so it generally will not cause discomfort if not overconsumed or consumed uncleanly. However, since glutinous rice is difficult to digest, those who have eaten greasy dishes should avoid eating large amounts of glutinous rice afterward.Compared to repeatedly fried and boiled foods like water-soaked fish, they are more likely to cause gastrointestinal discomfort as these can generate harmful peroxides.

Tea and eggsare contraindicated as the acidic substances in tea can combine with iron in eggs, irritating the stomach lining and hindering iron absorption.Scientific analysis: This is a misunderstanding of nutritional science. Although tannins in tea can bind to minerals like iron and proteins, affecting their absorption, drinking tea egg will not hinder mineral utilization because eggs are not good sources of iron; lean meat and animal liver are better choices.

Iron absorption from eggs at 3% is impeded by the high phosphoprotein in the yolk, unrelated to tea consumption.

Processed meats with carbonated drinksare contraindicated as combining processed meats like ham, bacon, or cured meat with carbonated drinks may lead to cancer due to the addition of nitrites to prevent food spoilage and botulism.When nitrates meet organic acids such as lactic acid, citric acid, tartaric acid, malic acid, or in fruits like oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and cherries, they can transform into carcinogenic nitrosamines.Scientific analysis: As long as it's a qualified product, the amount of nitrates added to processed meats and canned foods is within safe limits. This amount is less than in one day-old stir-fried dishes. Numerous organic acidic foods are common, like oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and cherries.People cannot avoid consuming carbonated drinks or eating carbonated meat products without also eating fruits and drinking yogurt.However, processed meats contain excessive salt and other harmful substances; thus, it's best to consume them in moderation or not at all.Chili peppersThe claims about citrus and vitamin C are groundless.

Rice glutinous rice and chicken

reasons for incompatibility: Glutinous rice mainly serves to warm the spleen and stomach, making it beneficial for those with weak spleen and stomach or frequent diarrhea. However, consuming them together can cause discomfort.

Scientific analysis:Glutinous rice chicken is a steamed dish.Its processing temperature is 100℃, thus no new harmful substances are produced.Glutinous rice chicken has complementary protein effects; as long as it isn't overconsumed or improperly stored, generally, there will be no adverse physical reactions. However, considering the difficulty in digesting glutinous rice, after consuming very fatty dishes, one should avoid eating a lot of it.Compared to repeatedly heated fried foods andpan-fried fish,eating them can easily cause stomach discomfort.

Because such foods produce harmful peroxides.Teacooked eggsreasons for incompatibility: The acidic substances in tea can combine with iron in eggs, irritating the gastric mucosa and affecting the absorption of iron from eggs.

Scientific analysis: This is a misunderstanding of nutrition. Although the tannins in tea may bind to minerals and proteins, hindering their absorption, eatingtea-cooked eggs

will not affect mineral utilization because eggs are not rich in iron,

and lean meat and animal liver should be consumed for iron.Iron absorption in eggs is only 3% due to the high phosphoprotein in egg yolk, unrelated to tea.Mixed preserved meats with dairy beveragesreasons for incompatibility: Commonly,sandwichespairing yogurt as breakfast may lead to cancer. Food manufacturers add nitrites to processed meat products like ham, bacon, and cured meats to prevent spoilage and growth of botulism.When nitrates come into contact with organic acids (such as lactic acid,citric

acid, tartaric acid, and

appleacid), nitrosamines are formed.Scientific analysis: As long as the product is qualified, the amount of nitrites added to meat products or canned foods is within a safe range. The quantity of nitrites in these foods is much less than that in a bowl of leftover stir-fried vegetables. Organic acidic foods are abundant,suchasoranges,mangoes,lemons,strawberries,apples, etc.People cannot abandon fruits and yogurt just because they consume nitrite-containing processed meats or canned foods.Of course, preserved meats contain excessive salt and other harmful substances; therefore, it's best to eat them sparingly or not at all.LemonSour, tartaric acid,Apple(when combined with nitrites, such as nitrates and

Scientific analysis: As long as they are regular and qualified products, the content of preservatives like nitrite added to meat products and canned foods is within a safe range.Canned foodis also within a safe range, and the amount of nitrites contained therein is less than that in one bowl of overnight stir-fried vegetables.Orange,Pomelo,Mume,apple, among others.Yogurtcannot be given up due to the consumption of meat products and canned foods containing nitrites.

Of course, preserved and cured products also contain excessive amounts of salt and other substances that are detrimental to health, so they should be eaten in small quantities or not at all.