Many friends believe that yogurt has many health benefits and that it's fine to drink more of it. In fact, drinking too much yogurt is also not good, because yogurt contains calories, and excessive consumption can lead to excessive calorie intake, resulting in weight gain. Also, friends who experience diarrhea should not drink yogurt.
1. Yogurt is not something you can drink without gaining weight
It itself contains a certain amount of calories. If you eat extra on top of your original diet, it will also cause weight gain. The best way is to choose yogurt labeled as "skim" and "low-calorie". Although their taste is not as rich and mellow as full-fat yogurt, they are low in calories and will not cause calories to accumulate in the body quickly and lead to weight gain.2. Yogurt is not suitable for everyone
Patients after gastrointestinal surgery, people with diarrhea, and infants under 1 year old should not drink yogurt. Even healthy adults should not drink it in excess, as it can easily lead to excessive stomach acid, affecting the secretion of gastric mucosa and digestive enzymes, reducing appetite, and disrupting the body's electrolyte balance. Generally, it is more appropriate to drink two cups a day, each about 125 grams.3. Drinking after a meal is beneficial for nutrient absorption
Generally, the best time to drink yogurt is between 30 minutes and 2 hours after a meal. Under normal circumstances, the pH value of gastric juice is between 1-3. When the stomach is empty, the gastric juice is acidic, with a pH value below 2, which is not suitable for the growth of active lactic acid bacteria in yogurt. Only when the pH value of the stomach is higher can the lactic acid bacteria in yogurt grow fully, which is beneficial to health. About two hours after a meal, the human gastric juice is diluted and the pH value rises to 3-5. At this time, drinking yogurt is most beneficial for absorbing its nutrients.