Curd is a dairy product prepared through the process of fermentation. It is an excellent source of healthy bacteria that aids digestion and is often consumed by everyone to beat the summer heat but do you know why Ayurveda prohibits consuming curd every day?
Reasons why Ayurveda prohibits consuming curd every day:
Hot in Potency
Unlike the popular opinion, curd is hot in potency and therefore people with heavy period flow and nasal bleeding should avoid eating curd every day.
Heavy to Digest
Curd is heavy in nature and takes a long time to digest. Therefore, consuming curd every day can impair the digestion process leading to acid refluxes and constipation.
Skin Diseases
According to Ayurveda eating curd every day can cause inflammation in the body and therefore, can cause skin conditions like acne, eczema, pigmentation and dryness.
Curd Promotes Weight Gain
Curd when consumed in healthy quantity does not promote weight gain but studies have shown that consuming curd everyday can result in weight gain. Therefore, if you are someone who is aiming to lose weight then you should avoid consuming curd everyday.
Some other mistakes you should avoid while eating curd:
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Do not eat curd at night
Curd is heavy to digest and our digestion gets weaker post sunset. Therefore, eating curd at night can impair the digestion process leading to acid reflux and constipation. This can cause a disturbance in your sleep. Due to its mucus-encouraging properties, people who are prone to asthma, cough and cold and other respiratory diseases should avoid eating curd at night. According to Ayurveda, day time is the best time to consume curd as it gives our body ample amount of time to process it until our bedtime. - Never heat curd
- Curd loses its properties on heating therefore, it is advised not to heat curd.
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Do not mix curd with chicken, meat or fish
Curd is incompatible with meat, chicken and fish. It results in the production of toxins in the body. Also, fish, meat and chicken are high in protein and it is believed that a combination of high proteins can lead to indigestion and skin issues.
Want a Healthy Summer Coolant?
Disheartened hearing it all and want a natural coolant that you can have everyday in Summers. Don't worry Buttermilk is here to your rescue. It is not just tasty but also a healthy and nourishing drink. Buttermilk is coolant in nature and easy to digest. If you are someone who suffers from digestive problems like constipation, it is better to avoid curd and consume buttermilk. The best time to have buttermilk is with your meals.
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