In the summer, cold drinks gradually become people's favorite, and some consumers also drink milk as a cold drink. So, how can one drink milk more effectively in the summer? It is best to drink it before bedtime.
Drinking cold drinks before a meal can affect appetite, leading to nutritional deficiencies. Drinking cold drinks immediately after a meal reduces gastric acid secretion, weakens the immune function of the digestive system, and can easily cause intestinal diseases such as enteritis; especially the unique lactose intolerance of milk. However, if milk is consumed before bedtime, it not only has a calming effect but also protects the stomach and intestines. It is best to drink it slowly.
Some consumers do not digest and absorb milk very well, so they should control the speed of consumption when drinking milk, preferably drinking it slowly. It should not be a cold drink.
Cold drinks can cause gastrointestinal contraction, making the digestion and absorption of milk poor, thus failing to achieve the health benefits of drinking milk; and due to their own reasons, some people have primary lactose intolerance, manifested as discomfort such as nausea, bloating, bowel sounds, and diarrhea after drinking fresh milk. Lactose intolerance prevents people from fully absorbing the nutrients in milk. Drinking milk cold can exacerbate this reaction, making it even harder to digest and absorb. Therefore, it is best for everyone to drink milk at room temperature, or let refrigerated milk sit for a while before drinking, or choose fermented dairy products that are easier to absorb.