Can We Eat Karela And Bhindi Together - #3884

I’ve recently started paying more attention to my diet because of some health issues I’m dealing with, like high blood sugar and mild digestion problems. I’m trying to incorporate more vegetables into my meals, especially ones that are good for managing sugar levels and improving gut health. Both karela (bitter gourd) and bhindi (okra) seem to be really beneficial, from what I’ve read. But something I’m unsure about is: can we eat karela and bhindi together in one meal? Last week, I made a dish with karela and bhindi cooked together, thinking it would be a healthy combo. But after eating, I felt a bit heavy and slightly bloated. It made me wonder if mixing these two vegetables is actually a good idea. I know karela has a cooling property and bhindi is slightly slimy in texture when cooked, so could they have opposing effects on digestion? Does Ayurveda recommend eating them together, or should they be prepared separately? Another thing is, I’m trying to follow Ayurvedic principles more closely, but I’m still learning. I know that certain food combinations can disrupt the doshas or create toxins (ama) in the body. So I’m worried if eating karela and bhindi together could have some kind of negative impact in the long run. I don’t want to end up making my digestion worse while trying to eat healthy! I also noticed that my blood sugar levels were slightly higher the day after I ate the karela and bhindi dish. This might just be a coincidence, but could combining them reduce their individual benefits? Or is there a specific way to cook or season them to make the combination more harmonious according to Ayurveda? I’d really appreciate it if someone could share insights or experiences about this. Are there any Ayurvedic guidelines on how karela and bhindi should be consumed together, or should they be avoided in the same meal?