Food or Feed? The Hidden Truth About Modern Eating and How CombiHs Helps You Reconnect with Real Food Living
By Ekpuk Jumbo — CombiHs Herbal Wellness Blog

Food or Feed? Have you ever wondered if what you’re eating is truly food or just feed? That single question — the heart of the food vs feed debate — changed how I look at every plate in front of me. The truth is, understanding the food vs feed difference determines whether your body is being nourished or merely filled.
Years ago, while helping clients struggling with fatigue and joint pain, I noticed something strange. They ate three times a day, yet their bodies were starving. Their plates were full, but their cells were empty. That moment woke me up. I realized many people aren’t really feeding their bodies — they’re just filling them. After 28 years studying tropical herbs and African nutrition, I discovered a life-changing truth: the difference between food and feed determines whether you live in health or hidden sickness.
What Is Food, Really?

Food is not what fills the stomach — it’s what fuels the body’s life energy. Every bite either nourishes your cells or drains them. True food builds, repairs, and energizes your body. It carries living intelligence that keeps your organs, blood, and nerves in balance.
The Science Behind Real Food
Science confirms that real food delivers essential nutrients required for vitality and repair:
- Macronutrients: Carbohydrates (225–325g daily), Proteins (50–70g), and Fats (44–77g) — all provide structure and energy.
- Micronutrients: Vitamins and minerals — small but vital for enzymatic and immune functions.
- Phytonutrients: Plant compounds that fight oxidative stress and inflammation.
- Water & Fiber: Keep digestion smooth and the system detoxified. Aim for 2–3 liters of water and 25–35g of fiber daily.
“You can’t build a living body with dead food.” — Ekpuk Jumbo, CombiHs Founder
Food vs Feed — The Silent War Inside Our Plates
The battle between food and feed begins at your table. “Feed” has escaped from farms into our homes. It’s made to please your tongue, not heal your body. Refined, fried, colored, and preserved — it fills your belly but weakens your cells.
| Category | Real Food | Feed (Harmful Substitute) |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Natural, plant-based, fresh | Artificial, refined, factory-made |
| Purpose | Nourishes, repairs | Excites, depletes |
| Examples | Vegetables, fruits, mushrooms, herbs | Soft drinks, pastries, noodles, flavor cubes |
Feeds create silent starvation: a full stomach but an empty body.
Real Food Living — The CombiHs Way
Real food gives life because it comes from life. It still carries the energy of sunlight and soil. The CombiHs Real Food Living philosophy blends traditional African herbal wisdom with scientific nutrition to restore balance and vitality.
1. Living Foods
Fruits and greens bring natural enzymes that cleanse and energize your cells. Eat 3–5 servings daily for optimal digestion and detox support.
2. Natural Proteins
Seeds, legumes, and mushrooms rebuild tissues gently and powerfully. Aim for 50–70 grams of protein daily, balancing plant and herbal sources.
3. Good Fats
Oils from coconut, avocado, and palm kernel strengthen your heart and brain. Consume moderate amounts — around 60g daily.
4. Healing Spices
Ginger, garlic, turmeric, and pepper — nature’s quiet medicines — fight inflammation and boost immunity. Include small daily portions (1–3G each).
5. CombiHs Natural Nutrition
Our herbal blends restore trace minerals, antioxidants, and balance lost in modern diets. Each formula supports cooling, energy, and hormonal harmony through African herbal synergy.
The Hidden Trap of Modern Feeding
Feed feels good — fast, tasty, convenient — but it’s slowly destroying health from the inside. Refined sugar, fried oils, and chemical seasonings confuse your body’s chemistry and create waste your system can’t remove. Over time, that waste turns into inflammation — the silent root of most modern illnesses:
- Joint pain and arthritis
- Obesity and high blood pressure
- Prostate, liver, and kidney imbalance
True Nourishment Science
Modern research now agrees with herbal wisdom: food is information. Every meal sends a message to your cells.
Natural food says: “Repair, renew, and thrive.”
Processed feed says: “Inflame, store fat, and slow down.”
This is the heart of true nourishment science — using herbs and living foods to communicate health back to your body. The potency of whole herbs lies in their synergy: compounds like polyphenols, flavonoids, and alkaloids work together to restore balance, improve circulation, and enhance metabolic repair.
How to Reconnect With Real Food
- Eat what grows, not what’s made. Fresh is better than packaged.
- Cook simply. Use herbs and natural spices instead of flavor cubes.
- Hydrate naturally. Choose water and herbal teas over sugary drinks.
- Add CombiHs support. Try CombiHs Anti-Prostate Disorder Tea or CombiHs Herbal Nutrition Mix to fill nutrient gaps left by processed foods.
- Listen to your body. After a meal ask: do I feel light or heavy? Energized or tired?
The Lesson My Journey Taught Me
After nearly three decades in herbal practice, I’ve seen one truth again and again: The body can heal itself — if we stop feeding it wrong.
When you switch to real-food living, everything changes — energy rises, skin clears, sleep deepens, and thoughts calm. When your cells come alive, you come alive.
Join the CombiHs 7-Day Food Reset Challenge
If you’re ready to feel the healing power of real food, start the 7-Day Food Reset Challenge with the CombiHs Natural Nutrition Plan:
- Reduce internal heat and inflammation naturally
- Rebuild energy through tropical herbs
- Eat foods that heal, not just fill
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What do you think? Have you noticed how your body reacts to processed food vs. natural meals? Have you tried herbs to restore balance?
Please share your story in the comments — your experience could inspire someone else’s healing journey.
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