Ayurveda believes not all healthy foods are healthy when combined.
Some combinations can create internal toxins (ama), disturb doshas, and even lead to chronic diseases or infertility.
Modern science is now exploring how food combinations affect gut microbiome, digestion, and metabolism—validating Ayurvedic insights.
Examples of Viruddha Ahara:
Milk + Fish – creates opposite virya (potency), leads to skin diseases.
Fruit + Yogurt – causes fermentation, bloating, and ama formation.
Honey + Ghee in equal quantity – becomes toxic (visha), says Charaka.
Cold + Hot foods together – confuses agni, weakens digestion.
Banana + Milk – heavy and mucus-forming; clogs srotas (channels).
