Common Food Pairing Taboos for Daily Use That Are Scientifically Reliable

I. Actual Food Taboos to Pay Attention To

1. Seafood + Large Amounts of Vitamin C (Myth Clarification)

No poisoning risk; normal eating is completely fine
Only consuming dozens of pounds of seafood plus massive amounts of pure Vitamin C tablets at once might cause issues. For daily meals, eat with confidence.

2. Milk + Persimmon / Strong Tea

Easily causes bloating, diarrhea, and slightly higher risk of stones
People with weak stomachs should try to separate these by at least an hour.

3. Tofu + Spinach

Forms calcium oxalate, affecting calcium absorption
Blanching spinach first can remove most of the oxalate, so it’s not a problem.

4. Alcohol + Cephalosporins / Metronidazole

Truly deadly! Disulfiram reaction
Do not drink alcohol within 7 days of medication, and avoid alcohol-filled chocolates, drunken crabs, and cooking wine in large quantities.

5. Alcohol + Sleeping Pills / Antiallergic Drugs

Can worsen drowsiness and respiratory depression, dangerous.

6. Eating Persimmon, Hawthorn, Black Dates on an Empty Stomach

Easily causes gastric stones, stomach pain, and vomiting
Do not eat on an empty stomach, and do not consume too much at once.

7. Honey + Hot Water

Can destroy some active substances, reducing nutritional value, but not toxic
Use water below 40°C for rinsing.

8. Leftover Vegetables, Reheated Dishes

Increase in nitrite levels, especially in leafy greens
Try to prepare and eat fresh, thoroughly reheat leftovers.

II. These Are All Myths, No Need to Fear

Milk + Eggs → No problem
Potatoes + Eggs → No problem
Shrimp + Oranges/Tomatoes → Safe to eat normally
Soy Milk + Eggs → No issue if cooked thoroughly
Radish + Fruit → No poisoning risk

III. The Simplest and Safest Principles

1. Clean, cooked, fresh
2. Avoid overeating
3. Don’t drink alcohol while taking medication
4. Those with weak stomachs should eat less raw and cold foods in combination