Food combinations
Milk with fish
Ayurveda traditionally advises against taking milk and fish together. It is one of the best-known examples of viruddha ahara (incompatible food combinations) in the classical texts.
Milk with sour fruit
Ayurveda traditionally advises against mixing milk with sour fruits such as orange, pineapple or kiwi, for example in fruit milkshakes.
Banana with milk
Banana milkshake is popular, yet Ayurveda traditionally lists banana with milk as a combination to avoid, as it is considered heavy to digest.
Milk with salty food
Ayurveda traditionally advises against taking milk together with salty food, for example a glass of milk with a salty snack.
Heated honey
Ayurveda traditionally advises against heating honey, cooking with it or stirring it into very hot drinks. Add it to lukewarm water or food instead.
Honey and ghee in equal amounts
The classical texts traditionally advise against taking honey and ghee mixed in equal quantities.
Eating mistakes
Curd at night
Ayurveda traditionally advises against eating curd at night and against heating curd. Fresh, thin buttermilk with roasted cumin is the usual lighter choice.
Iced water with meals
Ayurveda traditionally favours warm or room-temperature water, sipped in small amounts with a meal, rather than iced drinks.
Eating before the last meal is digested
Ayurveda traditionally advises eating when the previous meal has been digested and you feel real hunger, rather than snacking through the day.
A late, heavy dinner
A large meal late at night is traditionally discouraged. A lighter dinner, two to three hours before sleep, is the usual Ayurvedic advice.
Food myths
Myth: raw salad is always the healthiest choice
Ayurveda traditionally values warm, cooked food for most people, especially when digestion is weak or the weather is cold. Raw food suits some people and seasons better than others.
Myth: ghee should always be avoided
In Ayurveda, a small amount of ghee is traditionally part of a balanced diet for many people. The right amount depends on the person; ask your doctor if you have a medical condition.
Diet Veda gives general, traditional Ayurvedic food guidance. It is not a diet prescription. Please consult Dr. Varun Dogra before changing your diet, especially if you have a medical condition, are pregnant or take medicines.
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