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Question #3551
11 days ago
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Can We Eat Ghee And Curd Together - #3551

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I’ve been trying to follow an Ayurvedic diet recently, but I’m getting a bit confused about food combinations. I read somewhere that mixing certain foods can be harmful, even if they’re healthy on their own. One question that’s been bothering me is can we eat ghee and curd together. I’ve seen some recipes where both are used, but then I also came across articles saying this might not be good for digestion or overall health. My situation is this: I’ve been dealing with bloating and a bit of indigestion lately, and I’m trying to clean up my eating habits. I started adding ghee to my meals because I heard it’s great for digestion, but I also eat curd regularly because it cools my stomach and seems to help with acidity. A couple of days ago, I combined ghee and curd in a dish, and I don’t know if it’s just coincidence, but my stomach felt weird after that meal. So now I’m wondering if ghee and curd don’t mix well according to Ayurveda. I’d love to understand if there’s a specific reason why Ayurveda might say can we eat ghee and curd together is not a good idea. Is it something about their properties, like hot and cold energy, that clash? Or is it just that they take different times to digest? I also heard something about food toxins forming when incompatible foods are eaten together, but is that true, or is it more of a general guideline? Also, if ghee and curd shouldn’t be eaten together, how long should I wait between consuming them? For example, if I have curd in the afternoon, can I have ghee with dinner, or do they need to be separated by an entire day? If there are exceptions to this rule, I’d like to know about that too. I’ve seen ghee being drizzled on curd-based dishes in some traditional meals. Is that ok if the amounts are small, or does even a little bit of ghee and curd together cause problems? Lastly, I’m curious if there are any symptoms that specifically show up if you eat incompatible foods. Could my bloating and indigestion be connected to this, or is it more likely something else? I don’t want to completely cut out ghee or curd since both seem to help me when eaten separately. Looking forward to some clarity on this. It’s hard to figure out what’s myth and what’s fact with Ayurveda sometimes.

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11 days ago
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In Ayurveda, the combination of ghee and curd is generally considered incompatible, primarily due to their opposing qualities. Ghee is considered hot and nourishing, while curd is cold and potentially heavy on digestion. This combination can create an imbalance in the digestive fire (Agni), leading to the formation of toxins (Ama) in the body, which may result in symptoms like bloating, indigestion, or heaviness, especially for those with weaker digestion or imbalanced doshas. Ayurveda suggests that when foods with contrasting qualities—like hot and cold—are consumed together, they may disturb the natural digestion process, as they require different digestive timings and energies. If you’ve experienced discomfort after consuming ghee and curd together, it could be due to this incompatibility. You don't necessarily need to avoid them entirely, but it’s recommended to separate their consumption. You can have curd in the morning or afternoon, and ghee later in the evening or at a different time of day to avoid digestive disturbance. If you enjoy both in your meals, using small amounts together occasionally might be acceptable, but moderation is key. As for symptoms like bloating and indigestion, they could indeed be related to food combinations that don’t sit well with your digestive system, and adjusting these combinations could help alleviate the discomfort. To prevent digestive issues, focus on aligning your food choices with your dosha and digestive capacity (Agni). If you find that separating ghee and curd helps, that could be a simple yet effective strategy for improving your digestion and overall health.

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