Often dubbed as a complete food, milk forms an intrinsic part of an Indian diet. It is often enjoyed as a stand-alone beverage or with spices like Haldi, and as part of various desserts and curries as well. Loaded with nutrients like protein, Vitamin A, B1, B2, B12, and D, potassium and magnesium, milk is said to be one of the most nutritious beverages one can have. It is also one of the best sources of proteins for vegetarians.
Milk is regarded as a complete food because of its rich content of protein, fat, carbohydrates, all known vitamins and various minerals essential for sustaining life and maintaining good health.
Milk also occupies a special place in Ayurveda, for its nutritional and digestive properties. But according to Ayurvedic wisdom, to make the most of the health benefits of milk,
one should know how to drink it: For instance, consuming milk in the form of ‘milkshakes’ is a bad idea according to Ayurveda. According to the ‘The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies’, by Dr. Vasant Lad, all sour fruits, bananas, mangoes and melons,
should never be blended with milk and yogurt.”Particularly to be avoided are concoctions like banana milkshakes or fruit smoothies made with milk.” It further goes on to explain why bananas and milk are to be avoided together,
“Bananas with milk can diminish agni (gastric fire) and change the intestinal flora, resulting in toxins and causing sinus congestion, cold, cough, allergies, hives and rash,” mentions the book,,,
