Can I Eat Chicken And Curd Together - #4269
I’ve always loved experimenting with food, and I recently came across a recipe that combines chicken and curd in a marinade. It tasted amazing, but later I started wondering, can I eat chicken and curd together from an Ayurvedic perspective? I’ve heard that some food combinations can cause imbalances, and I want to make sure I’m not unknowingly harming my digestion or overall health. After eating chicken and curd together, I didn’t feel unwell right away, but I noticed some bloating and mild discomfort later in the evening. Could this be related to the combination? Does Ayurveda suggest avoiding mixing chicken and curd because of how they affect the doshas or digestion? I’ve read somewhere that chicken is considered heating (pitta-inducing), while curd is cooling, which might create a conflict in the digestive process. Another concern is about long-term effects. If I continue eating chicken and curd together, could it lead to issues like toxins building up in the body or a weakened digestive fire (agni)? I’ve also heard that incompatible foods (viruddha ahara) can sometimes lead to skin problems or other health issues. Does this combination fall under that category? I also wonder if the preparation method matters. For example, if the curd is cooked along with the chicken, does that reduce any potential negative effects? Or is it better to eat them at separate times, like having chicken for lunch and curd later in the day? Lastly, if eating chicken and curd together is not ideal, are there any Ayurvedic remedies to offset the impact? Should I drink herbal teas, take specific spices like ginger or fennel, or make other dietary adjustments afterward?
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