You’re on the right track, trying to be more mindful of how certain foods make you feel. Eating beetroot and curd together, well, it can be a bit of a tricky combination from an Ayurvedic perspective.
In Ayurveda, the concept of food combining (virudha ahara) is essential to good digestion, and it emphasizes that certain foods don’t go well together. Curd, or yogurt, is sour and heavy, and beetroot is sweet and cooling. When consumed together, these differing qualities can lead to digestive disturbances like that heavy feeling in your stomach you mentioned.
The heaviness comes from the fact that both items have quite different digestion times and qualities. Beetroot being more cooling and curd being sour—it’s a classic example where the stomach might struggle to process both at the same time, leading to bloating or sluggishness. If your “agni” or digestive fire isn’t very strong, this combination can be cumbersome to digest effectively, potentially causing unease or even skin eruptions, as you’ve observed.
One possible solution is to avoid eating them together in the same meal. You could enjoy beetroot during lunchtime perhaps when agni is stronger and include curd in another meal. This would give your body the chance to process them on their own terms. Or, if you really like them together, try adding spices like cumin or black pepper to offset some digestive conflict—spices can make a world of difference.
About your skin breakout, it’s a valid concern. Skins issues can arise from indigestion or ama (toxins) formation according to Ayurveda. If you’ve noticed consistent breakouts after consuming this combo, it might indeed be worth reconsidering their co-consumption. Also, check if you’re combining this mix with other heavy foods which might exacerbate the situation.
Always listen to your body. If it’s sending you signals such as unpredictably heavy stomachs or skin issues, it might be best to adjust. If things don’t improve, it’s wise to consult an Ayurvedic practitioner for a personalized diet plan tailored to your dosha and current state of health.
