7 Wrong Food Combinations To Avoid As Per Ayurveda

By Yashika Goel
03 Apr 2025, 12:15 IST

As per Ayurveda, a few food combinations can cause indigestion, bloating, create toxins, and disrupt the digestion process. Tap to read the wrong food combinations to avoid.

Milk and fruit

Avoid combining sour fruits with milk, as it can create toxins and disturb your digestive process. It can lead to bloating and acidity.

Banana with milk

Pairing a banana with milk is a popular combination. However, you should avoid it as it can slow down your metabolism. It causes heaviness.

Honey and hot water

Heating honey can disturb its antioxidant properties. It can cause heaviness and can be difficult to digest.

Ghee and honey

Avoid combining equal amounts of ghee and honey, as it can release toxins. It disturbs the body’s natural digestion process.

Tea with meals

Taking tea with your meals can disturb the absorption of iron and calcium in the body. Tea contains caffeine, which can disturb digestion.

Ice cream with gulab jamun

As per Ayurveda, you should not consume hot and cold food together, as it can weaken your digestive process. It can lead to stomach discomfort.

Milk and fish

Combining milk with fish can cause digestive issues, skin allergies, and skin disorders. It releases harmful toxins in the body.

Information credits

Dr Ganesh Chaudhary, Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), PHC, Darbhanga, Bihar, shared this with Onlymyhealth.