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Different people have different opinions about banana shake. Modern science and gym goers consider it a good source for weight gain, whereas Ayurveda says that the combination of banana with milk is not good for digestion! So, Dada, should we drink banana shake or not?🍌🍽️😌

Banana is very good for gaining weight. In the Ashram Dining Room here Banana and milk are given everyday and hence I suppose it is now divinely sanctioned. In any case, Banana and milk form a complete wholesome diet so I do not see why they cannot be taken together. 

Affectionately,

Alok Da

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