Toxic food combos to avoid
From breakfast to dinner, we often combine different varieties of foods to please the taste buds. Some combinations are inseparable and have now become a part of daily meals. For instance, enjoying evening chai with pakoda or any other fried food seems like a comforting space, and kids often love to chill over pizza and cold drink on weekends to unwind all the academic pressure. But, are these combos really healthy? According to Shweta Shah, a celebrity nutritionist may of these popular modern combos are unhealthy and kill your Agni (digestive fire). These incompatible food combos look tasty but these everyday pairings create bloating, gas, fatigue & toxin (Ama) overload in the body. To eat mindfully and heal naturally she suggests to avoid these combos. Take a look.
Pizza + Cold Drink
According to Shweta, it is a combination of heavy carbohydrates, cheese, and fizzy drink, which may lead to Agni crash, bloating, gas, sluggishness, and toxin overload. Hence, it is suggested to be avoided.
Honey + Hot Water
We often tend to have this combination on an empty stomach. But, according to Shweta’s post, when honey is mixed with hot water (above 40 °C ), it creates Ama (toxin-like residue) in the body and hence, it should be avoided.
Tea/Coffee + Fried Snacks
As per Shweta, this combination is a favourite as an evening snack across India, but is a combination of stimulant and heavy fats, that can lead to acidity, poor Agni (digestive fire) and weaken the digestive system and metabolism.
Cereals + Cold Milk
Adopted from the west, this is a popular breakfast we often consume India as well. However, as per Shweta it is a combination of cold and dry, which can weaken the digestion, increase kapha, and lead to fatigue and mucus.
