Can We Eat Bitter Gourd And Curd Together - #3629

I’ve recently started experimenting with healthier meals and trying to incorporate more vegetables into my diet. One of my new favorites is bitter gourd, mostly because of its reputation for being great for blood sugar and overall health. I usually sauté it lightly with spices, but the bitterness is still a bit much for me. To balance the flavor, I’ve started pairing it with curd—it’s cooling, and I thought it would make the dish more enjoyable. The other day, someone mentioned that combining bitter gourd and curd might not be a good idea. They said it could create some kind of imbalance in the body according to Ayurveda, but they didn’t explain why. So now I’m left wondering: can we eat bitter gourd and curd together, or is this combination actually harmful? I haven’t noticed any major issues yet, but sometimes I do feel a bit heavy or bloated after meals with this combination. Could this be related to the bitter gourd and curd, or is it just me overthinking things? I also read that Ayurveda has specific rules about food combinations, but I’m not sure if this pairing breaks any of those rules. Does it matter how I prepare the bitter gourd? Like, if it’s fried or cooked with spices, does that change how it interacts with curd? Or does it have to do with the time of day I’m eating it? I usually have this dish for lunch, but should I avoid it at certain times? Another thing I’m curious about is whether this combination has any long-term effects. If it’s bad for digestion, could it lead to issues like acid reflux or upset stomach over time? I’m trying to make sure I stick to foods that are healthy and won’t create problems later. If bitter gourd and curd together is a bad idea, are there alternative ways to enjoy both? Should I keep them separate in meals, or is there a specific gap I need to maintain between eating bitter gourd and curd? Would love some clarity on this, especially if anyone can explain it from an Ayurvedic perspective. It’s hard to know what’s just a food myth and what actually matters for health.