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Question #4251
102 days ago
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Can We Eat Curd After Chicken - #4251

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I’ve been trying to improve my eating habits and recently started paying more attention to food combinations, especially after reading about Ayurveda. One question I keep coming back to is: can we eat curd after chicken? I’ve heard mixed opinions—some people say it’s fine, while others say it’s a bad combination and can mess with digestion. The reason I’m asking is that I often eat curd as part of my meals, like raita or just plain curd, especially after having spicy chicken dishes. I’ve never noticed major issues, but sometimes I do feel a bit bloated or heavy after these meals. Could it be because of this combination? Does Ayurveda specifically say anything about curd and chicken together? I’ve read that mixing curd with non-vegetarian food, especially chicken, might create toxins in the body or affect digestion. Is this true? If we can’t eat curd after chicken, does it depend on the amount of curd or the type of dish? For example, would mixing a little curd in a marinade for chicken be different from eating a bowl of curd after the meal? Another thing I wonder about is whether this combination affects people differently based on their dosha. I think I might be a mix of pitta and kapha because I often feel warm and get sluggish after heavy meals. Would that make eating curd with chicken worse for me, or is it a general rule for everyone to avoid? I’ve also heard that curd is considered “cold” in nature and chicken is “hot,” so maybe they clash energetically? But if that’s the case, are there ways to make this combination safer, like adding spices or eating them at a certain time of day? I’d love to know if there are any Ayurvedic tips for balancing these foods. If we can’t eat curd after chicken, what should I have instead to cool down spicy meals? I don’t want to completely stop eating curd because it’s such a big part of my diet. Are there specific situations where this combination is okay, or should it be avoided altogether?

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100 days ago
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In Ayurveda, food combinations are important to consider for optimal digestion and balance, as combining certain foods may create imbalances or disrupt digestive processes. The combination of curd and chicken is often discouraged in Ayurvedic texts, as curd is considered "cold" in nature and chicken is seen as "hot." Mixing these two may lead to a clash of energies, potentially creating excess mucus, toxins (Ama), or digestive issues, especially for those with a dominant Pitta or Kapha dosha. You may experience bloating or heaviness due to the conflicting nature of these foods, which could disrupt the digestive fire (Agni). However, the effect of this combination can vary depending on your individual constitution and digestive strength. To make this combination safer, Ayurvedic wisdom suggests eating curd and chicken at separate times, using spices like ginger, turmeric, or black pepper to enhance digestion, and avoiding curd with heavy, spicy meats. If you still want to enjoy curd after a meal, consider replacing it with something like coconut or buttermilk, which can be gentler on digestion. Always listen to your body and observe how it responds to such combinations, as digestion plays a key role in determining which foods are best for you.
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