Introduction: In the hot summer, drinking yogurt daily has become a dietary habit for many people. However, drinking yogurt is not necessarily completely healthy; you also need to pay attention to the following points.
I. Yogurt and yogurt drinks are not the same thing
Today, not only is there a dazzling array of yogurt varieties, but yogurt drinks are also emerging one after another. You are very likely to buy "yogurt" that is not actually yogurt. Yogurt is made from high-quality milk fermented by lactic acid bacteria, and it is essentially a type of milk; yogurt drinks, on the other hand, are just a type of beverage and are no longer milk. The nutritional content of the two varies greatly; the nutritional value of yogurt drink is only about 1/3 of that of yogurt. According to the dairy industry regulations, 100 grams of yogurt requires a protein content of ≥2.9 grams, while the protein content of yogurt drink is only about 1 gram. Yogurt drink can be a drink for cooling off and quenching thirst. While it quenches thirst, it also has certain nutritional value, but it should never replace milk or yogurt.
II. Yogurt with green papaya, for weight loss and breast enhancement
Method 1: Yogurt + Condensed Milk. One green papaya, 150 ml of unsweetened yogurt, mixed with two tablespoons of condensed milk, then pour in green papaya juice. Can be eaten immediately, or frozen in the refrigerator for a better texture.
Method 2: Yogurt + Condensed Milk. Before each meal, mix 150 ml of yogurt with two tablespoons of condensed milk and stir well before eating.
Method 3: Yogurt + Condensed Milk for breast massage. When preparing the drink, make a larger batch. Every night after bathing, apply it to your breasts and massage clockwise and counterclockwise alternately. For at least 15 minutes, or until the breasts feel warm.
III. How much yogurt should you drink per day
One glass of milk in the morning and one glass of yogurt in the evening is the most ideal. However, some people love yogurt so much that they often drink a large amount after meals, which may lead to weight gain. This is because yogurt itself contains a certain amount of calories. Drinking yogurt after a meal means consuming these extra calories, which can cause weight gain. For healthy people, drinking one or two cups a day, which is about 250-500 grams, is more appropriate. It is best to drink it half an hour to an hour after a meal, as this can regulate the intestinal flora and is beneficial to your health.
IV. Question: Can yogurt be warmed up to drink
Drinking a cold glass of yogurt can make your stomach very uncomfortable. If you want to heat it up to drink, some people say that heating will destroy its nutrients. In fact, yogurt can be warmed before drinking. The reason people say yogurt should not be heated is the fear of killing the most valuable lactic acid bacteria in yogurt, which produce lactic acid, increase the acidity of the intestines, and can inhibit the growth of spoilage bacteria and reduce the toxins they produce in the intestines. If you only warm the yogurt, it can actually increase the activity of the lactic acid bacteria, and its unique health benefits will be greater. Therefore, yogurt can be consumed after being warmed. You can place the yogurt, still in its packaging, in warm water at about 45°C to heat it slowly. As it warms, shake it gently. Once the outside of the packaging feels warm, it is ready to drink.
V. Yogurt cannot be paired arbitrarily
Yogurt goes well with many foods, especially for breakfast with bread and pastries, creating a good mix of textures and rich nutrition. But never eat it with high-fat processed meats like sausages and cured meats. Because processed meats contain added nitrites, which can react with amines in yogurt to form nitrosamines, which are carcinogens. Yogurt is also not suitable to be taken with certain medications, such as antibiotics like chloramphenicol and erythromycin, and sulfonamides, as they can kill or destroy the lactic acid bacteria in yogurt. For those who love yogurt, remember that it is very suitable to be paired with starchy foods, such as rice, noodles, steamed buns, and bread.
VI. Drinking more yogurt does not necessarily lead to weight loss
Yogurt does have a certain weight-loss effect, mainly because it contains a large number of active lactic acid bacteria, which can effectively regulate the balance of internal flora and promote gastrointestinal motility, thereby relieving constipation. There is a certain relationship between long-term constipation and weight gain. Moreover, yogurt also has a certain feeling of fullness. Drinking a glass when slightly hungry can effectively relieve urgent appetite, thereby reducing the amount of food consumed in the next meal. But don't forget that yogurt itself also contains a certain amount of calories, which is higher than milk. 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 or 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 quickly in the body and lead to weight gain.
VII. It's best not to use yogurt to satisfy hunger
When you are hungry, do you often grab a glass of yogurt and drink it all at once? This can indeed relieve the feeling of hunger, but it's best not to use yogurt to satisfy hunger. Because when the stomach is empty, its acidity is high (pH is 2), and the unique lactic acid bacteria in yogurt can be easily killed by stomach acid, greatly reducing its health benefits. It's better to drink it 1 to 2 hours after a meal! Because at this time, the gastric juice is diluted, and the pH in the stomach is most suitable for the growth of lactic acid bacteria. In addition, there are more benefits to drinking yogurt at night. Remember to brush your teeth after drinking yogurt, especially at night, because certain bacteria and acidic substances in yogurt can be damaging to your teeth.
VIII. Yogurt is not suitable for everyone
In fact, although yogurt is good, it is not suitable for everyone to eat. Patients with diarrhea or other intestinal diseases should be cautious when drinking yogurt after intestinal damage; babies under 1 year old are also not suitable for drinking yogurt. In addition, diabetics, patients with atherosclerosis, and patients with cholecystitis and pancreatitis should avoid sugary full-fat yogurt, as it can easily worsen their condition. Groups that are suitable for drinking more yogurt include: frequent drinkers, frequent smokers, people who often work on computers, patients with frequent constipation, patients taking antibiotics, patients with osteoporosis, and patients with cardiovascular diseases.
IX. Yogurt rejects heating
Many sources say that yogurt should not be heated, fearing that the most valuable lactic acid bacteria in yogurt will be killed, and its taste and texture will change, reducing its nutritional value and health functions. However, if you only warm the yogurt to a mild temperature, the lactic acid bacteria in the yogurt will not be killed; on the contrary, their activity will increase, and their unique health benefits will be greater. You can place the yogurt, still in its bag or cup, in warm water at about 45°C to heat it slowly. As it warms, shake it gently. Once it feels warm, it is ready to drink. This is much more comfortable than drinking a cold glass of yogurt on a cold winter day.