Can We Eat Fruits & Nuts Together in Ayurveda? So Confused - #1508
Been making fruit-nut salads lately, thinking they're super healthy. But someone told me that mixing fruits and nuts isn't good according to Ayurveda đ Now I'm all confused! Also noticed some stomach discomfort after eating them, like bloating and gas. Is it true that combining fruits and nuts can mess up digestion in Ayurvedic terms? Should I stop eating them together? I really love this combo but don't wanna harm my body. Any advice would be appreciated!
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In Ayurveda, food combinations are considered crucial for proper digestion, and mixing fruits with nuts can sometimes cause digestive discomfort, especially if you have a sensitive stomach. Fruits, particularly sweet, sour, or acidic ones, are digested quickly due to their high water content, while nuts are heavier and take longer to digest. When combined, this can lead to incomplete digestion, causing bloating, gas, or heaviness. If youâre experiencing discomfort, it may be because the two foods are not harmonizing well in your digestive system. To improve digestion, itâs generally recommended to eat fruits and nuts separately, allowing for better digestion and absorption. You can enjoy your fruit-nut combo, but consider eating them at different timesâfruits on their own as a light snack or breakfast, and nuts later in the day. This will help your body process each food group more efficiently.
Ah, the classic fruit-nut debate! I get why youâd be puzzledâAyurveda can seem a bit strict with food combinations, right? So, letâs break this down:
You see, according to Ayurvedic principles, fruits, especially sweet ones, are best eaten on their own. Theyâre quickly digested and donât mix well with other food groups like nuts. Nuts are heavier and they require more digestive power. Combining the two can sometimes confuse your digestive systemâI know, it sounds a bit strange! When different foods have different digestive times, it leads to something called âamaâ in Ayurveda âbasically undigested food or toxins that can lead to bloating and gas, like what youâre experiencing. So thatâs possibly why youâre having that discomfort after eating them, it could be that your âagniâ (digestive fire) is being put under pressure.
Before you totally give up on your beloved fruit-nut salads, though, consider: is it the combo itself or maybe something else in your lifestyle? Stress, sleep, those things affect digestion too, you know? But if youâre noticing the issue consistently with just this meal, maybe try eating fruits and nuts separately for a while, see how you feel.
Hereâs what Iâd suggestâtry having fruits alone in the morning and maybe nuts later as a snack or part of another meal. Give yourself a couple of hours between fruit and anything else, itâs usually the best way to keep your digestion happy. If you love them too much to split 'em up, maybe experiment with different combinations. Some people digest soaked nuts better, others find they can handle small amounts of mixed at once (donât go crazy though!).
Keep your meals light and simple and fuel your body so it can thrive, not just survive. If this feels confusing or doesnât help, might be nice to chat with an Ayurvedic practitioner directly. They can give you more tailored advice based on your unique needs. Thereâs often something subtle we miss when weâre doing it on our own.

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