Avoid consumption of curd at night

- Yogurt with medicinal properties is harmful at night

Yogurt is also known as yogurt when it is industrially produced. It is a traditional fermented dairy product and a staple food in Indian households in large quantities, either as a preparation or directly consumed. However, yogurt is a health food item associated with many health-related benefits. Experts say not to eat at night as it can have certain negative effects on the body. Here we will discuss why you should not consume curd at night along with other information.

Nutrients in Yogurt:

Some of the nutrients present in yogurt are as follows.

Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Protein, Magnesium, Probiotics.

Health Benefits of Yogurt

Some of the health benefits of yogurt are as follows

* Increases immunity.

* Improves digestion.

* Strengthens bones and teeth.

* Slows down aging.

* Lowers cholesterol and reduces risk of stress.

* Reduces cortisol or stress levels in the body.

* Helps treat symptoms of diarrhea (constipation).

* Reduces appetite and helps in weight loss.

* Controls diabetes.

Types of yogurt according to Ayurveda

According to Ayurveda there are several types of curd, which can be differentiated based on its taste as different flavors have different effects on the body.

(1) Salt curd or flavored curd. (2) Salt and sour curd or flavored curd. (3) Sour curd or amla curd. (4) Ati Khata Dahi or Ati Amla Dahi. (5) Semi-formed curd or curd.

Why not consume yogurt at night?

(Why should yogurt not be consumed at night?)

Yogurt offers a plethora of health benefits. Only when consumed during the day. According to Ayurveda, consumption of curd at night increases the amount of bile and kapha in the body due to its sweet and sour properties. Also causes trouble. Kapha dosha is the elements of earth and water. According to Ayurveda, this bio-energy is particularly associated with stability, harmony and energy-storage. On the other hand pitta dosha represents heat-energy in the body. A study also says that wrong consumption of curd causes disorders in the body due to imbalance of several doshas. Kapha and pitta naturally increase in the body at night. Consumption of curd can increase Vata dosha or dosha related to elements like space and air like flatulence, dizziness instead of reducing these two doshas in the body. Simply put, the body's digestion and immune system weakens at night. Body temperature rises at night (high kapha and pitta). Foods like curd which are already warm in nature. They are advised to avoid. Because their consumption increases the body temperature further and affects the body negatively in many ways.

Things to keep in mind

Some studies say that people with weak immune system or prone to cough/cold are at higher risk of side effects due to kapha and pitta imbalance. However, people with strong immune system do not experience any such symptoms and can consume curd in very small quantity at night.

Sour, extra sour or sour and sweet flavored yogurt causes more symptoms than sweet flavored yogurt. Taking curd at night with ghee, honey, amla, black pepper, fenugreek powder and green mung soup helps reduce its negative effects.

- Religious Paramar