Friday, June 7, 2013

Should you eat curd/yogurt at night? {Health}

Well, so you would already be aware that dinner should be the lightest meal of the day! But since I miss a decently filling lunch, I miss all the important ingredients like curd and such which I make up for in my dinner.

But, few months back some body warned me not to eat curd at night. That was because curd at night in winters is extremely cooling for the body. Also, curd is heavy on the stomach and doesn't get digested easily!

And for people suffering with sinus issues, curd at night can lead to congestion and breathlessness as it pours the toxins into the lungs (that is not quite literally right but a metaphor)! Also, it can interfere with sleep. 

Ayurvedically as well, one is suggested to avoid curd at night. But if at all you are interested in having curd, mix a pinch of pepper powder. That's what I read somewhere! Also, it is best if you can manage buttermilk instead but curd mixed with sugar is a complete no no. 

Do you eat curd at night? I shall mix pepper powder from now on!!

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10 comments:

  1. Ooh .. so sad to see this port :( I eat curd every night! - since the time I have been a kid. But I like your suggestion of having buttermilk instead. I love buttermilk too and can make do with that :)

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    1. hehe...its ok Rosh. mix a bit of pepper in the curd or yes buttermilk is the best :)

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  2. You are absolutely right. This is the right way to ingest curd at night, if at all.

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    1. oh wow...thanks for telling me Coral coz i wasn't sure if pepper in curd really does anything but it sure tastes good. have been doing it since i wrote the post :D

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  3. My mom doesnt allow me to eat curd at night for the same reason that it causes cough n cold.

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    1. yeah that's what and it is a especially no no for people with sinus issues!!

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  4. That is right. Ayurvedically pepper is slightly heating and is used to counter the coolness of curd. But it is good to avoid curd at night.

    A glass of buttlemilk(1 part curd and 3 parts water) after lunch is specially good for digestion.

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    1. hey...thanks for letting me know why pepper in curd makes it better :) hmm...yeah, one can make buttermilk from the curd, i guess! will try it :)

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  5. Thanx for the information.

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