can we eat curd at night for weight loss - #44244
I am really confused about this whole eating curd thing! Lately, I’ve been reading online that curd is supposed to be good for weight loss, but then some people say it’s not really good to eat curd at night. I mean, last week I had a pretty unhealthy dinner, like loads of fried food, and I thought, maybe I could just have some curd to balance it out, ya know? But now I’m like, can we eat curd at night for weight loss or what?? I’ve tried having it as a part of my dinner several times, but I guess I just feel guilty, especially since I heard it could disturb digestion or something. Last night I had curd with rice and my mom says it's best to avoid dairy at night, but she is all about traditional views. I’m trying to lose a few pounds and, honestly, this back and forth is making it hard for me to stick to a plan. Are there any actual benefits to eating curd at night if weight loss is the goal, or should I just skip it? I really don’t wanna sabotage my progress :-/ If curd has probiotics and all that good stuff, could it actually help or just be a big no at night? Can we eat curd at night for weight loss or should I just stick to my salad? Let me know what you think!
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Doctors' responses
In the context of Ayurveda, curd has specific properties that can both benefit and challenge your weight loss efforts, depending significantly on how and when it’s consumed. Curd is regarded as a nourishing food, rich in probiotics, which is beneficial for digestion. However, traditional Ayurvedic texts suggest avoiding curd at night mainly because it’s thought to increase kapha dosha, leading to mucus formation and possibly disrupting digestion when consumed late. Consuming curd at night can be especially problematic if your dosha is primarily kapha.
When it comes to weight loss, Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of a balanced agni, or digestive fire, meaning that eating heavier and kapha-increasing foods like curd at night may dampen your digestive efficiency, interfering with weight management goals. Yet, it doesn’t mean curd is entirely a no-go in the evening. If you enjoy it as part of your meal, consider having it in moderation and combine it with digestive spices like cumin or hing (asafetida) to aid in better digestion.
Instead of having it with rice, which might be heavy for your digestion at night, try incorporating curd in a light raita with a few herbs. If you still feel uncertain, experiment cautiously—observe how your body responds after such meals. Your personal prakriti and gut response are vital in making these decisions.
On another note, during the day, curd can be quite supportive of weight-loss efforts given its satiating nature and probiotic content. Just ensure it’s not been soured by fermentation, as sourness can increase kapha. Homemade fresh curd, slightly less thick, suits those with a kapha disposition when the goal is weight management.
Remember that Ayurveda rests heavily on how individual constitutions react—there’s room for personal variation. Engage in mindful eating, listen to your body’s signals, and focus on stimulating your agni to effectively harness benefits from any food choice you make.

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