/
/
/
Can I Eat Curd After Eating Chicken
FREE! Ask an Ayurvedic Doctor — 24/7
Connect with Ayurvedic doctors 24/7. Ask anything, get expert help today.
Nutrition
Question #5936
225 days ago
266

Can I Eat Curd After Eating Chicken - #5936

Jayden

I recently started including more protein in my diet, and chicken is one of my main choices for lunch or dinner. At the same time, I’ve been eating curd with meals because I’ve heard it’s good for digestion. But now I’m wondering: can I eat curd after eating chicken, or is it a bad combination? Sometimes I feel a bit bloated or heavy after meals where I have both chicken and curd, and I’m not sure if it’s related. Does Ayurveda say anything specific about whether can I eat curd after eating chicken? I’ve read that mixing dairy with meat might create toxins in the body or disturb digestion. Is this true for all types of meat and dairy, or just certain combinations? I’m also curious if timing matters. If I wait an hour or so after eating chicken to have curd, does that make it safer? Or should I avoid the combination completely? Some people have suggested adding spices to curd to make it easier to digest, but I don’t know if that solves the issue. Lastly, does this depend on your dosha type? I have a Kapha-dominant constitution, and I’ve read that Kapha types might have more trouble digesting heavy meals. Would this make the combination of chicken and curd worse for me? I’d love to know if there’s a way to safely enjoy both or if I need to choose one over the other.

Can i eat curd after eating chicken
Food combinations
Ayurvedic digestion
Kapha balance
Healthy eating
FREE
Question is closed
FREE! Ask an Ayurvedic Doctor — 24/7,
100% Anonymous
Get expert answers anytime,
completely confidential.
No sign-up needed.
CTA image

Doctors’ responses

In Ayurveda, combining meat (like chicken) and dairy (like curd) is generally discouraged. This is because it may create an imbalance in digestion, potentially leading to the formation of toxins (ama) in the body. Meat is considered "heavier" for digestion, and curd can be cooling and mucus-forming, especially in combination with animal proteins. For Kapha-dominant individuals, this combination might be particularly aggravating, as Kapha types may struggle with heavy foods that increase mucus or sluggish digestion. To enjoy both safely, consider eating curd separately or wait at least an hour between consuming chicken and curd. Adding spices like black pepper or cumin to curd may help, as they aid digestion.
11913 answered questions
78% best answers
Accepted response

0 replies
Mixing chicken and curd is a bit tricky in Ayurveda. You're right to be cautious. According to Ayurvedic texts like Charaka Samhita and Ashtanga Hridaya, certain food combinations can disturb digestion and lead to the formation of ama, or toxins. Chicken and curd, both being heavy and with different digestibility, can indeed create digestive discomfort when eaten together, especially for someone with Kapha-dominant constitution. For Kapha types, this combo can feel particularly heavy. Kapha dosha already leans towards sluggish digestion, and adding heavy foods like chicken and curd can slow things down more. This might explain the bloating and heaviness you've felt. Timing does matter. If you really wanna eat both, I'd suggest allowing at least two hours between eating chicken and curd. This gap can give your body some space to process the chicken before introducing curd, reducing the chance of digestive confusion. Waiting longer could be even better. Adding spices to curd might help a bit, as spices like cumin, ginger, or black pepper, can boost agni (digestive fire). But it's not a silver bullet. The fundamental issue of conflicting food types - meat and dairy - remains. You could explore fermented alternatives too. Probiotics in fermented foods like buttermilk are easier to digest and could serve similar benefits to curd without the same clashes. But if you’ve gotta pick one, try having chicken more often at lunch when your digestion is naturally stronger instead of dinner, and pair curd with vegetable-based meals. And of course, listen to your body! If you’re feeling off after meals, that’s your body’s way of flagging an issue. Trust that even more than anything Ayurveda or anyone else says. If experiments with timing and spices don’t help, consider consulting with an Ayurvedic practitioner to dive deeper into your personal constitution and needs.
26172 answered questions
17% best answers

0 replies
Speech bubble
FREE! Ask an Ayurvedic doctor — 24/7,
100% Anonymous

600+ certified Ayurvedic experts. No sign-up.

About our doctors

Only qualified ayurvedic doctors who have confirmed the availability of medical education and other certificates of medical practice consult on our service. You can check the qualification confirmation in the doctor's profile.


Related questions