Salt And Milk Combination - #3248
I’ve been trying to learn more about food combinations that Ayurveda recommends avoiding, and I came across some advice against mixing salt and milk. I’m confused because I’ve never thought of salt and milk as a bad combination before. Can someone explain why this is considered harmful in Ayurveda and what the potential effects might be? Here’s why I’m asking. A few days ago, I had a light dinner of vegetable soup with milk-based dessert right after. The soup was salty, of course, and later I realized that the milk dessert might have been a bad idea. I didn’t feel great afterward – there was some mild bloating and discomfort in my stomach. Could this have been because of the salt and milk combination? I’ve also noticed that some foods, like cheese or certain Indian dishes, seem to naturally combine salt and milk. For example, paneer is made using milk and often cooked with salty spices. Does Ayurveda say these combinations are bad too, or does it depend on how the ingredients are prepared and eaten? Another thing I’m curious about is whether the timing matters. If I drink milk hours after eating something salty, is it still considered harmful? And what about situations where salt is present in tiny amounts, like in certain sweets or baked goods? Does that count as a problematic salt and milk combination, or is it only an issue when the two are eaten together in significant amounts? Lastly, I’ve read that incompatible food combinations can create “ama” or toxins in the body according to Ayurveda. If I’ve been eating salt and milk together without knowing it’s harmful, could this be affecting my digestion or energy levels? And how do you reverse the effects if this combination has caused any imbalance?
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