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5 foods you must avoid for dinner as per Ayurveda
There are some foods that can lead to toxin accumulation if eaten at night. An Ayurveda expert on what should be avoided in dinner.
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Ayurveda recommends eating light at night considering our digestive fire or agni is the lowest. Undigested food can lead to accumulation of toxins and cause health issues. Ayurveda doctor Dr Rekha Radhamony on foods that one must avoid having for dinner.(Pixabay)
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Wheat is heavy (guru) and takes a long time to digest which can lead to Ama (toxicity). This is the reason it should be avoided at dinner time.(Pinterest)
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Curd or yoghurt increases kapha and pitta and should be avoided at night. Buttermilk can be a replacement.(Pixabay)
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Refined flour: Just like wheat, refined flour too is extremely difficult to digest during night and must be avoided.(Pinterest)
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Desserts and chocolates: Foods with predominantly sweet taste are guru or heavy and are difficult to digest and also increases mucous.(Pixabay)
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