The digestion process comprises assimilation, absorption, and elimination. It transforms food into energy, provides nourishment, and works as a support system for the body. As per Ayurveda, ‘Agni’ governs the digestion process and if it gets disturbed, there is imbalance in energies that leads to diseases.
Milk is a heavy and dense food that takes longer to digest, while fruits are light and easy to digest. When consumed together, the milk can curdle in the stomach, leading to the formation of toxins.
Meat is a heavy food that takes longer to digest, while dairy is also heavy and dense. When consumed together, they can overload the digestive system, leading to gastric issues.
Beans are healthy but make a wrong combination with eggs, milk, fish, fruits, yogurt, and meat. Beans are heavy and dense food that take longer to digest, and consuming it with items like cheese can overload the digestive system.
Two proteins should be very carefully combined in food, since each takes its own time to digest. Milk and fish both have proteins, and combining them can lead to formation of ‘aama’, or undigested food particles in the body.
Similar to milk and fruit, consuming yogurt and fruit together can also lead to digestive problems. Yogurt is a sour food that can curdle the sweet fruit, leading to the formation of toxins.
Honey is a sweet food that is heavy and dense, while hot water is light and easy to digest. When consumed together, it can lead to digestive problems. It is best to consume honey with room temperature water or in foods like tea or oatmeal.