Okay, you’re totally onto something with this dadhi much situation. In Ayurveda, yogurt’s known to increase kapha dosha due to its heavy, cold, and sticky nature - which might explain the congestion and phlegm thing you’re feeling. The timing of when you eat yogurt can seriously affect how it impacts your body. Eating it in the evening or with meals, especially if they’re heavy, tends to aggravate kapha even more, causing that mucus-y sensation. Ayurveda recommends avoiding yogurt at night for this very reason.
Now, adding warming spices like ginger or black pepper is a smart move—they help counteract that kapha-boosting effect. Why not try mixing a pinch of those into your yogurt as you eat? This can improve digestion and lessen the likelihood of feeling phlegmy. On the other hand, switching over to buttermilk, with a touch of cumin or rock salt, is another great option. Buttermilk’s lighter and generally easier on digestion, making it a fantastic alternative to yogurt.
Also, about homemade vs. store-bought yogurt—definitely lean towards homemade if you can. It’s less processed, often less acidic, and somehow just fresher. Different milk sources and fermentation times in commercial yogurts can sometimes mess with your digestion more than the simple, homemade stuff.
Others who dealt with similar issues found that cutting down on yogurt or tweaking how they consumed it made a big difference. Some folks stick to only having it during lunchtime (not when it’s cold though!), and with those spices I mentioned earlier. If eliminating yogurt entirely improved your symptoms, then maybe you found the best solution for you. Then again, if you adapt how you approach it, you might discover a way to include yogurt without trouble… It’s truly about balance and what works for your unique constitution!
