7 Foods to avoid eating with fish | The Times of India (2024)

Fish is undeniably the healthiest form of lean protein and omega 3 fatty acids that help in boosting overall health and immunity, but how you eat your fish can make or break the deal. While eating fish may be great for health, pairing them with certain foods can work adversely and may trigger digestive ailments. Here are 7 common foods that you must avoid eating with fish at all costs.

Eating milk, curd or other dairy products with fish may trigger digestive discomfort, bloating, stomach ache and even lead to skin infections and allergies. The combination of dairy and fish can disturb the digestive flow due to their high protein content and compounds that can impact digestion.

The combination of fish and citrus, others find that the acid in citrus fruits can react with the proteins in fish, resulting in an unpleasant taste or texture. It's a matter of personal preference.

Pairing fish with heavily processed or fried foods might undermine the health benefits of fish. The high levels of saturated and trans fats in fried foods can be detrimental to cardiovascular health.

Avoid combining fish with heavy or starchy dishes, such as potatoes or pasta can lead to an excessive calorie and carbohydrate intake and may make the digestive system sluggish.

Spicy foods can overpower the delicate flavour of fish for others. Apart from that, pairing very spicy foods with fish might cause gastrointestinal discomfort and bloating.

Beans, legumes and fish are rich in protein and can lead to gas and bloating when consumed together.

It is believed that having coffee with fish prevent the body from absorbing mercury in the fish. (Image: istock)