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Can We Drink Milk After Eating Apple
Nutrition
Question #5932
134 days ago
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Can We Drink Milk After Eating Apple - #5932

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I’ve recently been trying to include more fruits and milk in my daily diet, but I’m not sure if it’s safe to combine the two. Specifically, can we drink milk after eating apple? I’ve always thought of milk and fruits as healthy, but someone told me that mixing them can cause digestive issues like bloating or indigestion. Is there any truth to this? For example, I sometimes have a glass of milk about 10-15 minutes after eating an apple for breakfast. I haven’t noticed major problems, but there are occasional days when I feel a bit heavy or bloated. Does Ayurveda say anything specific about whether can we drink milk after eating apple or if this combination should be avoided altogether? I’ve also read that certain fruit and dairy combinations might create toxins or disturb the doshas. Does this apply to apples and milk? If this is not a good idea, how much time should I wait between eating an apple and drinking milk? Or is there a way to combine them, like adding spices to the milk or cooking the apple first, to make it easier on digestion? Lastly, I want to know if these kinds of rules depend on your dosha type. If I have a Kapha or Pitta imbalance, would that make it worse to drink milk after eating apples? I’d love to get some clarity on whether can we drink milk after eating apple safely and if there are any specific guidelines to follow.

Can we drink milk after eating apple
Fruit and milk combinations
Ayurvedic digestion
Dosha balance
Healthy eating
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In Ayurveda, the combination of milk and fruit, including apples, is generally not recommended because it is believed to create digestive imbalances, particularly when consumed together. Milk is considered a heavy, cooling food, while fruits like apples are lighter and more stimulating, and combining them may lead to sluggish digestion, bloating, or heaviness. This can also disrupt the digestive fire (Agni), leading to the formation of toxins (Ama) in the body. From an Ayurvedic perspective, it’s better to eat fruit and drink milk at different times. If you want to consume both, it is generally advised to wait at least 1-2 hours between them. If you enjoy them together, adding digestive spices like cardamom, ginger, or cinnamon to the milk can help balance their effects and support digestion. The timing and specific dosha imbalances (like Kapha or Pitta) can influence how well you tolerate combinations, so if you have a Kapha imbalance, you may want to avoid heavy or cooling combinations like milk and apples, while those with Pitta imbalances may be more sensitive to acidic fruits. To avoid discomfort, consider separating the intake of fruit and milk or enjoy the fruit as part of a light snack before a meal, and the milk as part of a meal or later. Adjusting your routine based on your digestive comfort is key.
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