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These things should not be eaten with watermelon even by mistake, otherwise it may cause harm.
Sanjeev Kumar | May 6, 2026 12:23 PM CST

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Watermelon becomes everyone's favorite fruit in the summer season. It cools the body and also helps in removing water deficiency. But do you know that eating watermelon with some things can cause harm instead of benefits? Often people eat it at any time and with any food without thinking, which can cause stomach related problems. Yes, in such a situation it is very important to know with which things we should not eat watermelon.

Actually, the nature and digestion process of watermelon is slightly different from other fruits and food. It is digested very quickly, whereas some food items take more time to digest. When these are eaten together, digestion may get disturbed and problems like gas, acidity or indigestion may occur. This is the reason why even in Ayurveda, special emphasis is given on the right time and combination of eating fruits. Let us also tell you with which things watermelon should not be eaten.

watermelon with milk

Ayurveda expert Dr. Kiran Gupta tells that watermelon should not be eaten with milk even by mistake. Because watermelon is a very quickly digestible fruit. Whereas milk takes time to digest. In such a situation, if you eat both together, it affects the digestion process. This may cause gas, acidity and feeling of heaviness in the stomach.

Watermelon with Yogurt

According to experts, eating curd and watermelon together can be harmful. Eating curd and watermelon together can also have a bad effect on the stomach. This combination creates a cold-hot imbalance in the body, which can cause cold, cough, sore throat or digestive problems. Especially those who have weak digestion should avoid it.

heavy fried food

The combination of heavy fried food and watermelon is also not considered good for health. Eating these two together can spoil digestion. Watermelon gets digested quickly. But food takes time to digest. In such a situation, the balance of the digestive system gets disturbed. Due to which there can be problems of gas, bloating and acidity.

cold drinks or ice water

Drinking cold water or cold drinks immediately after eating watermelon can also be harmful. This affects the digestive system and may cause stomach cramps, gas or indigestion. It is better not to drink water for some time after eating watermelon.

Kahkasha Parveen

Kahkasha Parveen

Kahkasha Parveen, working as a sub editor in TV 9 Digital Hindi, has 6 years of experience in the media industry. He has graduated from Delhi University and has done Diploma in Electronic Media and TV Production. Kahaksha started his career as a reporter. After this, she has been writing content in the entertainment section of Navodaya Times and taking interviews of celebrities. Kahkasha has also been writing the news of Manoranj in ABP Network as a sub editor. She is fond of reading and writing about travel, fashion, lifestyle and entertainment.

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