Your Privacy is Important to us

We encourage you to review our Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy.

By continuing, you agree to the Terms listed here. In case you want to opt out, please click "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in the footer of this page.

Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

We won't sell or share your personal information to inform the ads you see. You may still see interest-based ads if your information is sold or shared by other companies or was sold or shared previously.

Continue on TOI App
Open App
Login for better experience!
Login Now
Welcome! to timesofindia.com
TOI INDTOI USTOI GCC
TOI+
  • Home
  • Live
  • TOI Games
  • Top Headlines
  • India
  • City News
  • Photos
  • Business
  • Real Estate
  • Entertainment
  • Movie Reviews
  • Lifestyle
  • Podcasts
  • Elections
  • Web Series
  • Sports
  • TV
  • Food
  • Travel
  • Events
  • World
  • Music
  • Astrology
  • Videos
  • Tech
  • Auto
  • Education
  • Log Out
Follow Us On
Open App
  • ETIMES
  • CINEMA
  • VIDEOS
  • TV
  • LIFESTYLE
  • VISUAL STORIES
  • MUSIC
  • TRAVEL
  • FOOD
  • TRENDING
  • EVENTS
  • THEATRE
  • PHOTOS
  • MOVIE REVIEWS
  • MOVIE LISTINGS
  • HEALTH
  • RELATIONSHIP
  • WEB SERIES
  • BOX OFFICE

Is it safe to eat fruit and yoghurt together

ETimes.in | Last updated on - Oct 10, 2025, 08:00 IST
Comments
Share
1/6

Is it safe to eat fruit and yoghurt together

Trying to eat healthy, then there are two foods that cannot be missed for a balanced nutrition, and this is why fruits and yoghurts are a perfect combination for good health. From fruit yoghurts to smoothies to fruity yogurt bowls to delightful parfaits and endless desserts, the combination of yogurt and fruits is not new. However, there are several beliefs and myths that always revolve around eating these two things together, here’s all you need to know about this combination…

2/6

Nutrients when combined

Yes, combining fruit and yogurt is generally safe and is even beneficial for most people. This is because yogurt has a high protein, calcium, and probiotics content, which when combined with fruits or fruits pul can simply add on minerals, fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. In fact, together, this combination gives a balance of nutrients.

3/6

Why combine?

This nutritious combination gives a healthy boost of probiotics, fiber and antioxidants that together help in calming the gut health. In fact, the fiber helps feed the good bacteria in the gut, helping them thrive and support overall metabolic health. This combination can help regulate bowel movements, reduce bloating, and boost immunity.

4/6

Good for gut

Pairing yoghurt with fiber-rich fruits like bananas, berries, or papaya makes for a good food combination. This is because the fiber feeds those good bacteria, helping them thrive and improve digestive tract and reduce bloating.

5/6

May not be great for everyone

As much as this combination has been an age-old culinary delight, but as per the books of Ayurveda it is believed that mixing sour fruits like pineapple or oranges with dairy can mess with the digestive health, when combined with yogurt. Even from a modern perspective, combining highly acidic fruits with yogurt might not sit well with some people. It can cause the yogurt to curdle in your stomach, leading to gas, discomfort, and even bloating, especially for people with sensitive digestive system.

6/6

May not be great for everyone


As much as this combination has been an age-old culinary delight, but as per the books of Ayurveda it is believed that mixing sour fruits like pineapple or oranges with dairy can mess with the digestive health, when combined with yogurt. Even from a modern perspective, combining highly acidic fruits with yogurt might not sit well with some people. It can cause the yogurt to curdle in your stomach, leading to gas, discomfort, and even bloating, especially for people with sensitive digestive system.

Start a Conversation

Post comment
Featured In lifestyle
  • Disturbing facts about Snake Island: From tourist bans to chilling lighthouse legends
  • Quote of the day by The Odyssey author Homer: “The difficulty is not so great to die for a friend as to find a friend worth dying for.”
  • African proverb of the day: “Tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for...” — what this simple saying really tells us about planning, discipline, and time
  • Top 10 Indian cities where property prices have risen the most in 2026
  • From the elite class's hobby to contemporary decorative: How did bonsai making turn into a modern-day art form?
  • Greek proverbs of the day: "The tongue has no bones, but it breaks..."
  • 9 stunning places to visit in Lahaul Valley after crossing the Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh
  • Quote of the day for kids by Nedra Glover Tawwab: “Permit yourself to change your mind when something is...”
  • 7 best low-maintenance plants for kitchen counters and windowsills
Photostories
  • Cucumber (Kheera) vs Snake Cucumber (Kakdi): Which is more hydrating and how much to consume daily
  • Katrina Kaif’s post-pregnancy style era is here, and it starts with a killer black overcoat
  • Hollywood's ugliest custody battles: From Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna
  • Is Anushka Sharma’s white ensemble RCB’s new lucky charm? A throwback to her 2025 IPL finale look
  • Top 10 Indian cities where property prices have risen the most in 2026
  • From the elite class's hobby to contemporary decorative: How did bonsai making turn into a modern-day art form?
  • Love quote of the day by Louis de Bernières: ‘Love is not breathlessness; it’s not excitement’
  • How Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar’s friendship exploded over ‘Don 3’: Inside Rs 45 crore fallout that led to FWICE directive
  • 9 stunning places to visit in Lahaul Valley after crossing the Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh
Explore more Stories
  • 6
    Out of the shadows: The Women who made Madhubani art global ​
  • 6
    Tracing the Indian Art forms that conquered the world
  • 9
    Cucumber (Kheera) vs Snake Cucumber (Kakdi): Which is more hydrating and how much to consume daily
  • 5
    Katrina Kaif’s post-pregnancy style era is here, and it starts with a killer black overcoat
  • 6
    The low-light garden: 5 Plant varieties that bloom without the Sun
Up Next
  • ETimes
  • /
  • Life & Style
  • /
  • Food News
  • /
  • Is it safe to eat fruit and yoghurt together
About UsTerms Of UsePrivacy PolicyCookie Policy

Copyright © Jun 2, 2026, 01.16AM IST Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service