The article discusses the importance of consuming curd (yogurt) in the right way to reap its benefits. Over 90% of people consume curd incorrectly, leading to skin problems, hair fall, constipation, gas, acidity, cough, sinus, and fever. Ayurvedic texts provide guidance on the correct way to eat curd.
Here are the 7 mistakes people make when consuming curd:
1. Eating curd every day: Curd is a seasonal food and should be consumed in moderation, especially in winter.
2. Using curd as a probiotic: While curd has lactobacillus probacteria, relying on it as a probiotic can lead to weight gain and digestion issues.
3. Heating curd: Heating curd kills its beneficial bacteria and makes it harder to digest.
4. Eating curd with skin problems: Curd can exacerbate skin issues, so it's best to avoid it or consume it in moderation.
5. Having curd in wrong combinations: Combining curd with certain foods, like cucumber or boondi, can cause digestive issues.
6. Eating curd at night: Consuming curd at night can lead to mucus buildup and respiratory issues.
7. Adding salt or sugar to curd: Using chemically refined salt or sugar can hinder curd's probiotics and nutritional value.
To consume curd correctly:
* Eat fresh, homemade curd in a clay pot, without refrigeration.
* Add rock salt or black salt and jaggery powder or honey for flavor.
* Consume curd in moderation, especially in winter.
* Avoid eating curd with certain foods or at night.
* Use buttermilk as a substitute for curd at night.
* Eat curd with healthy sweeteners for probiotic benefits.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Over 90% of people consume curd in the wrong way.
2. Curd is an animal product and contains living bacteria.
3. Ayurvedic texts mention the correct way of eating curd.
4. Table salt and sugar should not be added to curd.
5. Rock salt or black salt and jaggery powder or honey can be used as alternatives.
6. Sweet and savory versions of curd can be consumed, but sweet is better for those with acidity and heat issues, while salty is better for those with gas and body pains.
7. Curd should not be consumed at night.
8. The body's temperature is naturally down at night, and mucous increases, which can cause blockage in the breathing pipe.
9. Chaas (buttermilk) can be consumed at night as a replacement for curd.
10. Certain foods, such as cucumber and boondi, should not be consumed with curd.
11. Curd and milk should not be consumed together.
12. Curd should not be heated, as it can kill the beneficial bacteria and make it difficult to digest.
13. Heating curd can also cause allergies and break chemical bonds.
14. People with skin problems should avoid consuming curd or eat it in moderation.
15. Fresh curd with a pinch of dry ginger can be consumed by people with arthritis.
16. Curd is not recommended as a daily food and should be considered a seasonal food.
17. The best time to consume curd is in the winter season, and the worst time is in the rainy season.
18. Consuming curd in the rainy season can cause allergies and toxins in the body.
19. Curd can be eaten at any time of the day before sunset.
20. Fresh, homemade curd in a clay pot is best for human consumption.
21. Curd can increase sexual power, strength, and vitality.
22. People looking to gain weight can consume curd, but those looking to lose weight should consume it in moderation.
23. People with skin problems and arthritis should consume curd cautiously.