Is Apple With Milk Harmful - #5938

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I love eating apples and drinking milk, but I’ve started hearing that the combination might not be a good idea. So, my question is: is apple with milk harmful? I usually have an apple with a glass of warm milk as a quick snack or breakfast, but now I’m wondering if it’s causing me some digestive discomfort. I’ve noticed that sometimes after having apple with milk, I feel a little bloated or heavy. Could this mean the combination is hard to digest? Does Ayurveda say anything about whether is apple with milk harmful, or is it just a modern myth? I know certain fruit and dairy combinations are considered incompatible, but does this apply to apples too? If is apple with milk harmful, what’s the best way to enjoy them? Should I eat the apple first and wait for some time before drinking milk? Or are there ways to modify the combination, like adding spices to the milk, to make it easier to digest? I’d also like to know if the answer depends on your dosha. I have a Pitta-dominant constitution, so does that make this combination more or less harmful for me? Any tips on how to safely enjoy both without issues would be great.

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Dr Sujal Patil

Experience of 14 years in clinical and research field of Ayurveda. I am a Science based evidence based Ayurveda practitioner and incorporate accurate diet regimen and minimal medication in my practice with faster results sans no side effects.

132 days ago

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In Ayurveda, combining apples with milk is generally not recommended because it can lead to digestive discomfort, like bloating or heaviness, as it may disturb digestion and create toxins (ama). This is particularly true for those with a Pitta-dominant constitution, as milk is considered cooling but apples can be acidic and heating.

To enjoy both without issues, consider having the apple first and wait 30 minutes before drinking milk. Adding spices like cardamom or cinnamon to the milk can aid digestion. Adjusting meal timing based on your dosha will also help!

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