Interesting questions you’ve got there, about salt and milk. In Ayurveda, combining certain foods can definitely cause some havoc in the body. Salt and milk together is one of those combos that’s generally a no-go. They’re considered viruddha ahara, or incompatible foods.
Now, why’s that? Well, salt has a heating effect and is a bit of a stimulant, while milk is cooling and calming. When you mix the two, they confuse the digestive system, potentially derailing your agni, or digestive fire. This can lead to formation of ama, those undigested toxins that hang around and cause trouble, like bloating or discomfort. Sounds like what you felt after the soup and dessert, eh?
About paneer and other dishes mixing milk and salty stuff—Ayurveda would say moderation and preparation matter. Salted dishes with milk aren’t arrested per se, but the way they’re prepared can influence their effect. If spices and cooking methods correct the doshic balance, like adding digestive herbs, it might ease things up a bit.
Timing’s another key piece. Give your system at least 3 to 4 hours between salty stuff and milk, it might lessen potential troubles. Tiny amounts of salt, like what’s in a pinch in sweets, probably won’t cause havoc. It’s significant quantities taken together that tend to be the main issue.
If you’ve been regularly mixing the two without knowing, it could lead to sluggish digestion or even low energy over time. But Ayurveda believes in fixing this gently. Following a simple diet with easy-to-digest foods can start clearing out ama. Warm water sipsted throughout the day, and consuming ginger tea might help the digestion too. You can also consider a detoxifying plan under guidance if you really feel weighed down by it, but make it safe and personalized to you.
Paying attention to how foods go together can really change how you feel, in all good ways.



