5 foods that you should never mix with milk

From jaggery to banana, check out foods that should never be consumed with milk as per Ayurveda. 

Published on: Dec 15, 2022 8:37 PM IST

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“Ayurveda considers milk as one of the best substances that enhances our health when used properly. But it is also a unique food that doesn't go well with every ingredient out there," says, Dr. Varalakshmi, Ayurvedic Doctor and Wellness Coach, in her recent Instagram post. She further suggested foods that are incompatible with milk according to Ayurveda.  (pexels)

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Salt: If you love to drink a cup of coffee and have salt biscuits with them. Know that this is a bad combination as salt and milk are incompatible.  (Pixabay)

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Fish: It is one of the most harmful combinations that could lead to skin diseases and trigger an inflammatory reaction. It is a definite no-no combination for sure. (Pixabay)

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Jaggery: As a combination this is considered incompatible per Ayurveda due to their opposite qualities. Milk is cold and Jaggery is hot in nature by prabhava. (Unsplash)

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Citrus fruits: Try adding lemon to that milk, you know it curdles right? Anything sour added to milk has same result inside our stomach. It sits inside our stomach and leads to acidic reaction.  (Unsplash)

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Banana: The most infamous banana milkshakes are heavy and could tead to congestion and digestive abnormalities when consumed regularly. (Pixabay)

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The best way to consume milk is by boiling it first. Garnish with a pinch of shunti/dry ginger powder and some unrefined cane sugar. (pexels)