Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Curd Myth: Monsoon Skips Not Needed
People in India often stop eating curd when it rains because they think it will make them sick.
Doctors say that the cold virus that gives you a cold is not caused by curd.
Curds and buttermilk are good for your tummy because they have helpful bacteria called probiotics.
These bacteria help keep your gut healthy and can even boost your immune system.
The real reason some people feel uncomfortable is if the curd is too cold or left out for too long.
Eating a normal bowl of fresh curd or a glass of thin buttermilk at room temperature is fine, even in the monsoon.
So you can keep enjoying curd without worrying about catching a cold.
Curd is often avoided during monsoon due to a cold myth.
Gastroenterologists say the common cold is viral, not caused by curd.
Curd and buttermilk contain probiotics that support gut and immune health.
Cold or stale curd can irritate the throat, not the curd itself.
One bowl of fresh curd or a glass of thin buttermilk is recommended.
- Who
- Gastroenterologists
- What
- Debunking the belief that curd causes colds during monsoon
- When
- Monsoon season
- Where
- India
- Why
- Misconception stems from cold temperature, not the dairy itself
- Myth
- Curd causes cold
- Reality
- Curd does not cause cold
- Probiotic source
- Curd and buttermilk
- Recommended serving
- One bowl of fresh curd or a glass of thin buttermilk
- Temperature advice
- Serve at room temperature