Nothing tastes better than watermelon and mango in the scorching summer season. These fruits not only provide coolness to the body but are also incomparable in taste. But do you know that eating these fruits mixed with wrong things can be heavy for your digestive system? The strange ‘food combinations’ going viral on social media are actually enemies of your health. Dr. Priya Paliwal, Chief Dietitian of Shri Balaji Action Medical Institute, Delhi, has told which things should not be consumed with watermelon and mango.

Watermelon: A treasure trove of hydration and nutrients

Watermelon is the most important fruit of summer because it contains a lot of water, which keeps the body hydrated. Along with this, abundant amounts of fiber, vitamin A, C, B6 and potassium are found in it. The antioxidant called ‘lycopene’ present in it is very beneficial for heart health and skin. But its benefits are available only when it is consumed properly.

Keep distance from milk and dairy products

Often people eat things like mango shake or fruit cream with great enthusiasm, but in the case of watermelon it can be dangerous. According to Dr. Priya Paliwal, one should avoid consuming milk or milk products with watermelon. The elements present in watermelon, when combined with dairy products, can cause problems like gas, heaviness and indigestion in the stomach.

Mixture of curd and watermelon is the enemy of ‘digestive fire’.

Nowadays, the trend of making watermelon and curd raita in short videos has increased, but both Ayurveda and science consider it wrong. Curd is a probiotic food and the effect of watermelon is completely different from it. Eating these two together slows down the efficiency of the digestive system (digestive fire), due to which there is a risk of stomach upset.

Avoid eating with salty things

Many people are fond of eating watermelon mixed with sweet and salty, but according to experts, eating watermelon with too salty things can increase stomach problems. Especially those people who have sensitive gut, they should not do this experiment even by mistake.

Fried food at night and then watermelon? It will be heavy!

In Indian homes, it is often customary to eat watermelon or mango after a heavy dinner or fried food. According to experts, this is the biggest mistake. Consuming these fruits after a heavy dinner causes gas, nausea and indigestion. It is always best to eat fruits during the day or on an empty stomach.

Right way: Eat these fruits alone

To get the full benefits of fruits like watermelon and mango, it is best to eat them alone. If you want to mix them, then mix them with other light fruits only. Always remember that you should avoid drinking water immediately after eating fruits, so that your digestion remains correct and you can enjoy summer to the fullest.