Ayurveda Milk - #4255

I’ve been trying to follow Ayurvedic principles in my diet, and I’ve heard a lot about the benefits of Ayurveda milk, but I’m not sure how to use it properly. I love drinking milk, but I also read that Ayurveda has specific rules about when and how to consume it for maximum benefits. Can someone explain the best way to include Ayurveda milk in my daily routine? For example, I usually drink cold milk at night, but I’ve started hearing that cold milk might not be ideal according to Ayurveda milk guidelines. Should I be drinking it warm instead? And are there specific times during the day when milk is most beneficial? I’ve read that night-time milk helps with sleep, but does it also affect digestion differently compared to having it in the morning? Another question I have is about mixing milk with other foods. I often add milk to smoothies with fruits like bananas, but I heard that Ayurveda milk rules advise against combining milk with certain fruits. Why is that? Are there fruits or foods that are okay to mix with milk, or should it always be consumed on its own? I also want to know if adding spices to milk is a good idea. I’ve seen recipes for golden milk with turmeric or milk boiled with cardamom and ginger. Do these combinations enhance the health benefits of Ayurveda milk, or do they change its properties in any way? Are there certain spices that are better for specific dosha types? Lastly, I’m curious if the type of milk matters. I usually drink cow’s milk, but does Ayurveda milk practice recommend a specific kind, like buffalo or goat milk? I’ve also started seeing plant-based milks like almond or oat milk being labeled as Ayurvedic, but I’m not sure if they have the same benefits. How important is the source of the milk when following Ayurveda?