/
/
/
What Foods Should I Avoid Eating Together According to Ayurveda
Nutrition
Question #1883
157 days ago
84

What Foods Should I Avoid Eating Together According to Ayurveda - #1883

Anonymously

Lately, I’ve been trying to eat healthier, following some Ayurvedic advice I came across. I’ve heard that certain food combinations are harmful, but I’m not sure what exactly to avoid. For example, I love having fruit after my meals, but I read somewhere that combining fruits with other foods is a bad idea. I’ve also been mixing dairy with salty foods, but I’ve noticed some bloating and discomfort afterward. I’ve also heard that eating opposite foods together, like something hot with something cold, or mixing certain dairy products with meat, can create digestion issues. Could this be the reason why I’m feeling so sluggish and uncomfortable after meals? What are the main opposite food combinations I should stay away from to improve digestion and overall well-being?

Opposite foods list
Ayurvedic food combinations
Ayurvedic digestion
Ayurvedic eating habits
Ayurveda food combinations
Ayurvedic health tips
Food pairings in ayurveda
Question is closed

On the Ask Ayurveda service, online consultations with Ayurvedic doctors for Nutrition are available for any issue that concerns you. Expert doctors provide consultations around the clock and for free. Ask your question and get an answer right away!

Doctors’ responses

In Ayurveda, food combinations play a crucial role in digestion and overall well-being. Mixing certain foods can cause digestive disturbances and sluggishness, which might be why you're feeling discomfort after meals. Here are a few common food combinations to avoid: Fruits after meals: Fruits are best consumed on an empty stomach or between meals because they digest quickly. When eaten with or after other foods, they may ferment in the stomach, leading to bloating and discomfort. Dairy with salty or sour foods: Dairy products like milk and yogurt can cause digestive issues when combined with salty or sour foods. This can lead to bloating, indigestion, and discomfort, as dairy is considered heavy and can slow down digestion when mixed with incompatible flavors. Hot and cold foods together: Combining hot and cold foods (like hot soup with ice cream) can disturb the digestive fire (agni) and impair digestion, leading to sluggishness or bloating. Meat with dairy: Ayurveda generally advises against combining meat with dairy, as they are considered heavy and hard to digest when taken together. To improve digestion, try eating simpler combinations and avoid these opposites. Focus on easily digestible meals, consume fruits separately, and allow enough time between meals for digestion to occur fully.
Accepted response

0 replies

If you need a detailed answer, ask the Ayurvedic doctor your question

The Ayurvedic doctor will answer all of your questions, advise you what to do now to get better, what to do in the future, what Ayurvedic treatments and practices should be followed.

About our doctors

Only qualified ayurvedic doctors who have confirmed the availability of medical education and other certificates of medical practice consult on our service.


Related questions