As the nutritional value of yogurt has been confirmed, drinking yogurt has become a fashion. So how should one drink yogurt correctly? Experts have proposed the "Three Do's" and "Three Don'ts" for yogurt.
1. Do identify the variety
Currently, on the market, there are many "yogurt drinks" processed from milk (milk powder), sugar, lactic acid (citric acid), malic acid, flavorings, and preservatives. Because they do not have the health benefits of yogurt, you need to carefully distinguish them when purchasing. 2. Drink about 2 hours after a meal
The pH value suitable for the growth of lactic acid bacteria is above 5.4, while the pH of an empty stomach's gastric juice is below 2. If you drink yogurt at this time, the lactic acid bacteria are easily killed, weakening its health benefits. After a meal, gastric juice is diluted, and the pH only rises to 3-5. 3. Rinse your mouth promptly after drinking
With the development of lactic acid series beverages, the rate of children's cavities is also increasing, which is mainly caused by certain bacteria in the lactic acid bacteria.
4. Do not heat
The active and milk-based lactic acid bacteria in yogurt will die in large numbers if heated or diluted with boiling water, not only will its unique flavor disappear, but its nutritional value will also be completely lost. 5. Do not take with certain medications
Antibiotics such as chloramphenicol and erythromycin, sulfonamides, and some drugs for treating diarrhea can kill or destroy the lactic acid bacteria in yogurt. 6. Do not feed to infants
Yogurt contains less calcium, and infants are in a period of growth and development and require a large amount of calcium. Although the antibiotics generated by lactic acid bacteria in yogurt can inhibit and eliminate many pathogenic microorganisms, they also destroy the growth conditions for beneficial bacteria in the human body and affect normal digestive function, which is especially unfavorable for infants with gastroenteritis and premature infants.