Indian Superstitions Related to Healthy Food

Reality or stories, or an old grandma’s story, these food superstitions have been around for a while, and variety from medical possibilities to the absolutely outrageous, here are some that you may or may not have often observed off.

Jaggery: 
To have a balanced year, Kannadigas mostly consume jaggery and neem during Ugadi which is a festival.

Lime and chilli:
Almost every Indian hangs a string of Lime and Chilli in the door of homes, shop or on vehicle as they believe that this will help them to avoid evil eye which is normally termed as “Buri Nazar”.   Beside this they also avoid stepping on them if they have been strewn on the road.

Tamarind tree:
Normally it is said that tamarind tree is said to be evil spirits resident, hence it is best to avoid sleeping under them during night.

Curd: 
Curd is a good luck charm. Therefore it is seen that curd is given before to a person who is going for exam or on a journey.

Rice: 
If one suddenly drops or leaks grain on a floor, it should never be taken away; instead, the grain should be properly pulled up by hand. Sweeping the dropped grain is considered as an insult of the Gods.

Milk:
For Luck and auspicious in new house milk is placed on the stove till it boils over which is a wasting of milk.
Salt:  It is said that it is very unluckily if you give salt in another person’s hand. Normally it is believed that your relation become sour with that person.

Gold Dust: Feeding gold dust to a baby is considered as a sign of good luck.

Alcohol: 
In Kerala people flick a bit of alcohol to the God before they take their first sip as it is believed as auspicious.

Fish & Curd: 
Some people believe that the combination of fish and curd should never be taken as this may cause you a bad stomach ache.

Sugar: 
It is also believed that giving sugar to someone after the sunset can make your suffer form financial problems.
Papaya or Pineapple:
This is for women who are pregnant, they are avoided to eat papaya or pineapple as it is considered as inauspicious and this can lead to abortion or miscarriage