Nowadays, more and more people have developed the habit of drinking yogurt daily. Some are used to drinking it in the morning, others prefer it at night, and some choose to drink it whenever they feel like it. So, when is the best time to drink yogurt for better health?
According to an expert from the nutrition department of a certain hospital, drinking yogurt at night offers more benefits.
From the perspective of calcium supplementation, since the body no longer consumes calcium-rich foods at night, yet calcium metabolism continues silently during sleep, it is necessary to consume a moderate amount of calcium-rich dairy products before bedtime.
So, when comparing milk and yogurt at night, which one is more beneficial for health?
For most people, milk is a beverage that is not easily digested. Drinking it in the morning allows for its digestion to be promoted by a full day of activity. However, drinking it at night, when physical activity is greatly reduced after sleep, is not conducive to digestion and absorption. Those with sensitive stomachs may even experience symptoms of indigestion.
Yogurt, on the other hand, is different. The lactic acid it contains helps with intestinal peristalsis at night. Therefore, drinking yogurt at night not only prevents indigestion but also helps prevent constipation.
It is recommended to drink yogurt about two hours after dinner, and avoid consuming it on an empty stomach. This is because the lactic acid bacteria in yogurt are easily killed by stomach acid when the stomach is empty, which weakens its health benefits.