Can we combine oal, milk, 1 tbsn honey, pumpkin seed, chia seed, flex seed, fruits (apple. banana, pomogranate) and peanut butter for breakfast ? - #32915
I am planning to include oats in my breakfast. I have heared that for balanace oats we should soak oat overnight with milk, chia seed, pumpkeen seed and then before eat we should add honey, fruits, peanut butter to better nutrition. But I am bit worry about these food combinations. I just want to understand from ayurveda pespective that can we eat together or not
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Ayurveda on Food Combinations 1. Oats + Milk Oats are guru (heavy) and slightly ruksha (drying). Milk is madhura rasa (sweet) and snigdha (unctuous). ✅ When soaked overnight, oats become softer → digestion improves. 👉 This combination is acceptable, especially if digestion (agni) is good. 2. Milk + Fruits Ayurveda says milk with sour fruits (orange, pineapple, kiwi, etc.) is viruddh aahar → can cause ama (toxins), indigestion, skin issues. ✅ But milk with sweet fruits (mango, banana in moderation, apple, dates, raisins) is generally okay. 3. Milk + Seeds (chia, pumpkin) Seeds are guru (heavy) and ushna (warming). Milk is cooling. 👉 Taken in small amounts, chia + pumpkin seeds with milk is okay, especially if soaked overnight. ⚠️ But avoid large quantities (can cause heaviness & slow digestion). 4. Milk + Peanut Butter Peanuts are heavy, oily, and ushna. Milk is sheeta (cooling). 👉 Together, they may cause viruddh aahar for sensitive digestion. Instead of mixing directly, you can take peanut butter separately, later in the day (with bread or chapati). 5. Honey + Warm Milk Honey should never be heated (becomes toxic). Adding raw honey at room temperature to overnight oats is fine. ✅ Safe Ayurvedic Way to Eat Overnight Oats Soak oats + chia + pumpkin seeds in warm milk or water overnight. In the morning, add: Sweet fruits (apple, dates, figs, raisins, pomegranate). Little raw honey (if needed). Avoid mixing with citrus fruits or peanut butter. If you want nuts/nut butter → prefer almonds, walnuts, cashews (lightly soaked), which suit milk better. 🌞 Best Time to Eat Morning breakfast (7–9 am) is ideal. Avoid at night (heavy for digestion). ✨ So from Ayurveda’s view: ✅ Oats + milk + chia + pumpkin + sweet fruits + honey → good. ❌ Avoid citrus fruits + milk, and peanut butter + milk together. ⚖️ Keep portions moderate to avoid heaviness.

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