Best and Worst Ways to Eat Curd According to Ayurveda

You wake up to a hot, steaming plate of fluffy curd -- but what if the same practice is healing you from the inside out. or quietly knocking out the doshas out of balance? Ayurveda provides enlightening information on where and when to have curd for maximum advantage. and where you shouldn't. Let's discuss the worst and the very best way to have curd, as dictated by ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and the holistic practice adhered to by VedikRoots.

The most consumed dairy product from the Indian plate is probably curd, also known as yogurt. It is packed with probiotics, as well as calcium. It is good for the gut as well as the immune system. In Ayurveda, however, curd is unhealthy for everyone, all the time. The result is determined by the body type (dosha), the hour, as well as the accompaniment you're having the curd with.

In this Blog , we will discuss the Ayurvedic perspective on curd − answers to what is curd good for pitta dosha, is honey and curd good together, is eating curd empty stomach good Ayurveda, gheeya aur dahi together good ke liye health accha hai, and why is fish and curd bad − so that we also come to know the smart way to have the best practices.

Yogurt assistance by Curd 

In Ayurveda, the curd is hot(ushna), heavy(guru), and pungent(tikshna). As such, this makes the curd nourishing but also has the potential to trigger if not consumed properly. It is capable of raising the kapha(heapiness and phlegm) and the pitta(warming up), particularly if overused, such as during the summer season or during the noon. Nevertheless, when consumed well with the proper ingredients, the curd provides appetite assistance, strengthens the gut bacteria, and boosts overall energies. VedikRoots, by reflecting inspiration from the direct Ayurvedic teachings, asserts that conscious consumption makes all the difference.

Is Curd good for Pitta Dosha?

Those with high pitta dosha have hot, acidic, irritable tendencies. As curd is warm by nature, pitta will probably be aggravated by excessive consumption or consumption during the hot season. Sour curd will even bring on acidity/inflammation. Bland fresh curd, however – tried with cooling remedies such as coriander, mint, or fennel – is sometimes tolerated in small quantities. Use no curd if too sour or during afternoon sun if pitta is dominating.

Best Method to Consume Curd (Do Not Eat Curd on an Empty Stomach)

Having an empty stomach is also not good from the point of view of Ayurveda. It will upset your digestive fire (agni) and evoke ama (toxins). Curd had on an empty stomach, particularly early morning, will make you experience acidity, bloating, or feeling heavy. Curd is good when taken with food or with some other cooling dishes like vegetable preparations or even with the consumption of rice so that the stomach becomes digestible.

Are We Capable of Having or Enjoying Honey and Curd Simultaneously?

The question is also raised whether we must have honey and curd together. The response from Ayurveda is no. This is an example of viruddha ahara—incompatible foods. Honey is warm in nature while curd is cold. They digest at an irregular pace. By having them together, they will tend to produce toxins in the body and disturb the process of digesting. So, although both are good when consumed individually, never consume them together.

Can We Eat Ghee and Curd together?

The other frequent question is: can we have ghee and curd together? Curiously enough, the concoction is good for you if you do this the correct way. Ayurveda allows small amounts of ghee with curd as ghee stabilises the hotness of curd and helps the body for easy digestibility. Ghee in excess makes the concoction heavy, giving an excess of the kapha. So, if you desire to have them together, add only one teaspoon of warm ghee to fresh, room-temperature curd — never cold.

When We Must Eat Curd

Curd is ideal to have during the evenings or cold times of the day. At noon time or summers, curd is likely to over-heat the body and disturb pitta. Curd is to be avoided during nighttime consumption except when diluted with black pepper or rock salt to aid the digestion of the curd. Always choose fresh, non sour curd instead of overnight-stored cooked curd.

Why Curd and Fish are Not Healthy, Says Ayurveda

It is contraindicated to have fish and curd together. The reason is the antagonistic qualities. The fish is warm, heavy, and oily. Curd is warm but acidic. The combined effect is befuddling the digestive track, fermentation, toxicity, and potential rash on the skin/gut disturbances. This is one case where the otherwise good foods are deadly when eaten together, an example by itself of the viruddha ahara. One must therefore refrain from having them together.

Signs That You're Having Curd the Correct Way or Incorrect Way

If you properly — judiciously, at the proper time, and with the proper almonds — eat curd, you will enjoy smooth movement, even vitality, radiant complexion, and body liveliness. If you are not properly suited for curd, you will feel weightiness, bloating, skin outbursts, or body warmth. Frequent colds, deposition of mucus, or acidity are also indicators of incorrect way of eating curd. Heeding the warning signs will allow you to regulate what, when, and how much you eat curd.

Tips How to Eat Curd the Right Way

1. Keep only freshly made, bland-tasting curd -- never aged nor tart.

2. Introduce cooling herbs such as mint, coriander, or fennel to balance the warmth.

3. Avoid curd with fruits, fish, onion, or meat.

4. Blend with dal, rice, or salads of delicate veggies for easy digestibility.

5. In warm weather season or pitta constitutions, decrease frequency and serve small courses.

6. Spice it up by adding pinch cumin or rock salt if you have a sensitive stomach.

7. If you are taking ghee, take very small amounts of warm ghee.

8. Never mix with honey under any conditions.

VedikRoots suggests following such Ayurvedic practices — emphasis on timing, balance, and intrinsic match-ups — so curd is frenemy of body but not enemy.

Conclusion

The curd is not bad nor good all the time — it depends on how and when you consume it. If consumed responsibly, you will be sustained, digested properly, and have balance. If consumed incorrectly — empty stomach, honey, or with fish — you will develop toxins and disturb the balance among the doshas. Observe what you are learning from Ayurveda: balance is awareness is good health. So have curd judiciously, that is, only in moderation, only when you absolutely have to have it to balance what nature dictates.