Watermelon and Muskmelon: What Not to Eat With Them

Kathmandu. In this scorching heat of Jestha, the most consumed fruits are muskmelon and watermelon. They cool the body and prevent dehydration. However, eating these fruits with the wrong things can be harmful.

Ayurveda defines some foods as contradictory foods. This means foods that can hinder digestion when eaten together. Milk, yogurt, or other dairy products should not be eaten with watermelon or muskmelon. Doing so can slow down the digestive process and cause gas, heaviness, or stomach pain.

• What not to eat with muskmelon and watermelon:

1, Roasted or fried foods

Eating roasted foods with fruits that have a lot of water is also considered harmful. The body is already hot in summer, and eating heavy and oily foods at this time can increase the risk of indigestion, acidity, and heartburn.

2. Heavy food:

Eating watermelon and muskmelon with heavy food or grains can put extra stress on the digestive system and cause sluggishness, heaviness, and discomfort.

3. Cold items:

Eating these fruits with very cold or ice drinks is also not recommended. It can interfere with natural bowel processes and cause problems like diarrhea or stomach pain.

How to consume them:

According to Ayurveda, it is always best to eat watery fruits like watermelon and muskmelon alone or with fruits of a similar nature. This provides proper nutrition to the body and promotes good digestion.

If you do not like muskmelon or watermelon for any reason, coconut water, wood apple sherbet, lemon water, and buttermilk can help cool the body during the summer. Adequate rest and a balanced diet are also essential.