Holi: Why Avoid White Foods? Uncover the Hidden Reasons & Health Risks

• Tradition suggests avoiding white foods on Holi due to beliefs about negative energies and their attraction to white.
• Tantra Shastra links white to negative energies, especially during Holashtak, increasing vulnerability to evil eye.
• Astrology connects white with the moon, and consuming white foods on Falgun Purnima may heighten mental restlessness.
• Holi marks a seasonal change; white foods like curd or cold milk can increase phlegm, leading to colds or digestive issues.
• Modern science labels refined sugar, flour, and salt as 'white poisons,' suggesting excessive consumption on Holi can be harmful.