Milk with breakfast aids energy, milk before bed aids sleep
Generally speaking, drinking 2 cups of milk a day can be done in the morning and evening, one cup each. If you only drink one cup a day, it can be consumed either in the morning or evening. When drinking in the morning, avoid doing so on an empty stomach. After waking up, people often feel a dry throat, and some might drink milk to quench their thirst, finishing it all in one go. When milk "passes straight through," the stomach doesn't have time to digest it and the small intestine doesn't have time to absorb it, so its nutritional value is lost. Moreover, a single glass of milk is not sufficient as a breakfast meal. Therefore, it's important to consume milk with carbohydrates in the morning.
Specific pairings can include milk with bread, pastries, biscuits, etc., combining solid and liquid foods. You can eat some bread or biscuits first, then drink some milk; or you can make milk porridge by adding rice, oats, or corn to the milk. When consumed with carbohydrates, the lysine in milk can enhance the nutritional value of grain proteins, and conversely, it allows the high-quality protein in milk to perform its proper nutritional function.
Drinking milk in the evening has a calming and sleep-aiding effect. Nutritionally, there is little difference between the two times. According to general habits, most people drink milk in the morning or evening. Drinking milk two hours after dinner or one hour before bed can be helpful for those who have trouble sleeping. This is because milk is rich in tryptophan, which has a certain sleep-promoting effect.
When drinking milk, it's best to take small sips and drink slowly; avoid gulping it down. Chew carbohydrates thoroughly and don't wolf them down. This way, you can prolong the time milk stays in your stomach, allowing digestive enzymes to fully mix with the milk and other foods, which is beneficial for digestion and absorption.