Oh, the old curd-and-fish combo issue! It’s not just an old wives’ tale, it actually has its roots in Ayurveda. The science behind it is quite interesting. According to Ayurveda, eating curd and fish together is considered viruddha ahara—foods that, when combined, disrupt the balance in your body. Here’s the thing: both curd and fish are kinda good on their own but when mixed are a bit troubling.
Curd can increase kapha dosha, which is associated with mucus and heaviness. On the other hand, fish, especially if it’s oily, can provoke pitta dosha, related to heat and acidity. The simultaneous aggravation of these doshas coud lead to digestive issues, just like the stomach weirdness you felt.
The combination might also affect your agni, or digestive fire—curd might dampen it down, while fish is trying to heat it up. It’s like yin and yang disagreeing! Over time, consistent eating of incompatible foods can cause bigger imbalances, leadin’ to digestive problems or other issues.
But hey, Ayurveda is all about balance and personalization. If your prakriti (constitution) is predominantly vata dosha, maybe you’d tolerate it better than someone who’s kapha-heavy.
Some folks go a lifetime mixin’ these with no visible problems, yet it doesn’t comfirm it’s harmless. It’s better to avoid this combo for overall well-being, especially if you had tummy unease already. So, better err on the side of caution: keep 'em separate. If you do pair them occasionally, ensure that there are some detoxifying spices like ginger or turmeric in there to mitigate the effect.
In short, not a huge crisis if you slip once, but making it a regular thing might just throw things off balance over time. Ayurveda’s about consistency an’ harmony, so mainly, stick to more compatible pairings when you can!



