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why fish and curd is bad - #25425

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I am really concerned about my diet lately. I love eating fish and curd! Like, they are two of my favorite things to have together, especially in curries or raita. But I keep hearing this thing about **why fish and curd is bad** for health. I mean, just the other day, I went to a friend's house and had this amazing fish curry with a side of yogurt dip. It was delicious!!! Now I'm wondering if I messed up my health or something because of that combo. I've read some articles that say mixing them can create toxins or even digestive issues. Is that true? If so, what exactly happens in the body? I recently started feeling bloated after meals, and I'm startin to think maybe it has to do with my love for fish and curd? I’ve also noticed my skin is acting up a bit, like small breakouts that weren’t there before. Could this be linked to **why fish and curd is bad**? Or am I just overthinking things? Please help!

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Your concern over mixing fish and curd in your diet isn't unfounded—there are some Ayurvedic principles that advise against this combination. According to Ayurveda, certain food combinations can disturb the balance of doshas and adversely affect digestion, leading to digestive issues or accumulation of ama (toxins) in the body. Fish is typically heating (or ushna) to the system while curd is cooling (shita), and the disparity can confuse your digestive fire, or agni. When these opposing forces meet, they can stoke digestive discomfort like bloating, something you're currently experiencing. This disruption can interfere with the process of breaking down foods effectively, leading to indigestion or fermentation in the gut. In certain individuals, according to Ayurvedic principles, it may even worsen skin conditions, triggering breakouts due to the aggravated pitta dosha. If you're keen to see whether your symptoms relate to this, it might be best to avoid this combination temporarily. Try replacing curd with buttermilk, which is typically easier to digest and less likely to condensate toxins when consumed with fish. Pay attention if your symptoms improve with this minor adjustment. Additionally, ensure that your meals are spaced out, don't overwhelm your digestion with complex combinations at once. Chew thoroughly; mindful eating aids your agni. Also, avoid going to bed immediately after meals, wait at least 2 hours. Keep yourself hydrated, and incorporate digestive-friendly herbs like cumin or coriander post meals to enhance digestion. Monitor for a few weeks, and observe if you're bloating or skin conditions improve. If so, it may help confirm this as the culprit. However, these approaches are lifestyle aids, and if symptoms persist or worsen, it's important to check with a healthcare professional to rule out any underlying issues.
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