For milk, yogurt, and soy milk, which are common in our daily lives, when should you drink them? How should you drink them? And who should avoid them? Many people are not quite clear on the details, so let's break it down for you.
When to drink:
Milk can help with sleep, making it most suitable for drinking before bedtime.
Yogurt should not be consumed on an empty stomach. If you want to drink it in the morning, it's best to eat something first.
There isn't a specific time for drinking soy milk; it can be consumed in the morning or evening.
How to drink:
Milk is best to be boiled before drinking. Do not add sugar and do not boil it for too long. The best method is to heat the milk over high heat, turn it off just before it boils, then heat it again. Repeat this process 3-4 times.
As long as you don't drink yogurt on an empty stomach, you're good to go.
Raw soy milk needs to be heated. However, we often see a false boiling phenomenon, where a large amount of white foam appears when heated to 80-90 degrees. Many people mistakenly think it's done, but we need to continue heating for another 3-5 minutes after the false boiling until the foam completely disappears; this is when it's properly cooked.
Who should not drink:
For milk, people who are frequently exposed to lead, those allergic to milk, individuals with a weak spleen and stomach, and patients after gastrointestinal surgery are generally advised not to drink it.
People with excessive stomach acid and patients after gastrointestinal surgery should avoid yogurt. Diabetic patients are best advised to consume sugar-free yogurt.
Soy milk is considered "cold" in nature, so it is advisable for people with a cold stomach and kidney stone patients to drink it in moderation.