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Curd Rice and Sleep: Myth or Reality? Dr. Ravi Shankar Bhat Explains!
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News18•01-10-2026, 17:53
Curd Rice and Sleep: Myth or Reality? Dr. Ravi Shankar Bhat Explains!
- •The belief that eating curd rice causes sleepiness is a myth, according to Dr. Ravi Shankar Bhat, a senior gastroenterologist in Bengaluru.
- •He states that feeling sleepy after a meal is due to the body entering a state of rest and digestion after consuming a full meal, not specifically curd.
- •Curd rice helps maintain gut health with probiotics, aids digestion, and reduces issues like diarrhea and stomach pain.
- •Curd is rich in antioxidants, boosts immunity, and can help reduce stress due to its probiotics and good fats.
- •It can also be beneficial for weight management by providing a feeling of fullness and helps cool the body.
Key Questions Answered
According to senior gastroenterologist Dr. Ravi Shankar Bhat, it is a myth that curd alone causes sleepiness; rather, eating a full meal in the afternoon or any food that fills the stomach causes the body to enter a state of rest and digestion.
Eating curd with rice maintains the balance of good bacteria in the stomach, facilitates digestion, reduces issues like diarrhea and stomach pain, aids in weight loss, and helps reduce pain and stress in the brain due to its probiotics and antioxidants.
Experts advise that curd and rice should always be eaten cold rather than with hot rice, as this helps keep the body cool and maintains a stable body temperature.
