Is Taking Milk And Curd Together Harmful - #4245
I’ve always been a fan of dairy products and include them a lot in my meals. Sometimes I’ll have milk in the morning, and later in the day, I’ll eat curd with lunch or dinner. Recently, someone told me it’s not good to have milk and curd close to each other. Now I’m wondering, is taking milk and curd together harmful? Could this be causing some of the digestion issues I’ve been experiencing, like bloating and occasional stomach discomfort? I’ve read that Ayurveda talks about food combinations, but I’m not sure how strict it is about this one. Does combining milk and curd create toxins in the body, or is it fine as long as they’re taken at different times? For example if I drink milk in the morning and have curd at lunch, would that still be harmful, or is the issue only when they’re consumed in the same meal? Another thing I’m curious about is whether this depends on the person’s body type or dosha. I think I might have a kapha-pitta imbalance because I feel heavy after meals and often get heartburn. Could having milk and curd together worsen these symptoms? Does Ayurveda suggest avoiding this combination altogether for people with certain dosha types? I’ve also noticed that when I eat dishes like raita, which combine curd with spices or other foods, I don’t feel any discomfort. But if I drink a glass of milk after such meals, I sometimes feel a little sluggish. Does this mean the problem isn’t just with milk and curd but with how they interact with other foods in the meal? Or is it more about timing? Lastly, if taking milk and curd together is harmful, what’s the science or reasoning behind it? Is it just a traditional guideline, or is there evidence that it affects digestion or overall health? I’d love to know if there are specific rules for eating dairy products in Ayurveda to avoid these problems.
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