Yoghurt which is a fermented product should not be consumed with milk as it would block the channels or srootas of the bodyand result in infections, tummy problems and ill-health.
Eating Yogurt with Milk? Here's Why You Should Avoid This Combination
Food combinations can play an important role in maintaining your gut health, promoting good digestion and overall health. While it is good to experiment in the kitchen, it is best to avoid combing certain ingredients as their combination can play havoc with your stomach. Pairing two healthy foods may not always result in a healthy combination.Insome cases, combiningtwo incompatible foodsmay lead to a host of gastro-intestinal problems. One such example is that of milk and yogurt.Smoothie andlassi lovers may want to hear this out.
Milk with yoghurt wouldblock the channels of the bodyand result in infections.
According to Ayurveda, there are certain foods combinations disturb the normal functioning ofthegastric fire and upset the balance of the doshas. In Ayurveda, there are three fundamental doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha, and good health is considered to be a perfect state of balance of between these three doshas.Wrong food combinations may causeindigestion, flatulence andgas formation.
In his book,‘The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies',Dr. Vasant Ladnotes that yogurt shouldn't be paired with milk. In addition to this, he also lists down a couple of everyday foods, that you may have been combining all your lifewith yogurtbut shouldn't be! Theseincludesour fruits, melons, fish, mango, starches, cheese and bananas.But of all the incompatible food combinations, what strikesus the most is theyogurt and milk pairingas we have been using them togetherfor the longest timeto makesmoothies andlassis that are some of the most wholesome and nutritious beverages to consume.
Lassi contains milk which should not be paired with any fermented product like yoghurt.
Ayurveda expert Dr. Ashutosh Gautam explains,“Yogurt is sour, heavy and increases secretions from glands present inside the body. These characteristics ofyogurtmake it quite opposite to the characteristicproperties ofmilk which is why in Ayurveda it is not recommended to pair thesetwotogether.”He adds, “Any fermented product should not be consumed with milk as it would block the channels or srootas of the bodyand result in infections, tummy problems and ill-health.”
Ifyouhave indulging in fruit smoothies and other drinks that use a combination of the too,keep a track on how you feel later. If you've been experiencing cramps, bloating or other stomach problems it could be because of this combination and in that case, it is best to avoid it.
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About Sushmita SenguptaSharing a strong penchant for food, Sushmita loves all things good, cheesy and greasy. Her other favourite pastime activities other than discussing food includes, reading, watching movies and binge-watching TV shows.
