Yogurt is a commonly consumed food in people's lives, and its health benefits have always been valued. However, there are several aspects to pay attention to when drinking yogurt.
1. Identify the correct variety
Currently, there are many "lactic acid drinks" on the market that are processed from milk or milk powder, sugar, lactic acid or citric acid, malic acid, flavors, and preservatives. These do not have the health benefits of yogurt, so careful identification is necessary when purchasing. 2. Drink about 2 hours after a meal
The optimal pH for the growth of lactic acid bacteria is above 5.4. The pH of an empty stomach's gastric fluid is below 2. If you drink yogurt, the lactic acid bacteria can easily be killed, reducing its health benefits. After a meal, gastric fluid is diluted, and the pH rises to 3-5. 3. Rinse your mouth promptly after drinking
With the development of lactic acid beverages, the rate of children's dental caries is also increasing, which is primarily due to certain bacteria in the lactic acid.
4. Do not heat
The active lactic acid bacteria in yogurt will die in large numbers if heated or diluted with boiling water. This not only eliminates its unique flavor but also completely destroys its nutritional value. 5. It is not advisable to take it with certain medications
Antibiotics such as chloramphenicol and erythromycin, sulfonamides, and astringents for treating diarrhea like bismuth subcarbonate and tannic acid protein can kill or destroy the lactic acid bacteria in yogurt. 6. Do not feed to infants
Yogurt contains a small amount of calcium, and infants, who are in a stage of growth and development, require large amounts of calcium. Additionally, antibiotics produced by lactic acid bacteria in yogurt, while able to inhibit and destroy many pathogenic microorganisms, also destroy the conditions for the growth of beneficial bacteria in the human body and affect normal digestive function. This is especially unfavorable for infants prone to gastroenteritis and premature infants.