Ayurveda Warns: Avoid Cucumber and Curd Together for Better Digestion

Lifestyle
N
News18•03-01-2026, 07:31
Ayurveda Warns: Avoid Cucumber and Curd Together for Better Digestion
- •Ayurveda advises against combining cucumber and curd, despite their individual nutritional value.
- •Contradictory food properties slow digestive fire (agni), leading to 'ama' (toxins) formation.
- •Curd is cold and heavy, while cucumber is watery and cold; together they are heavy to digest and increase cold energy.
- •This combination reduces body heat essential for digestion, causing food fermentation.
- •Can lead to gas, bloating, indigestion, acidity, swelling, and chronic issues, especially for those with digestive problems.
Why It Matters: Ayurveda suggests avoiding cucumber and curd together to prevent digestive issues and toxin buildup.
✦
More like this
Loading more articles...





