Yogurt is rich in nutrients, with a sweet and sour taste and a smooth texture, making it a favorite among many people. Drinking yogurt can promote digestion and absorption, improve appetite, and besides, it has many other health benefits. Let's take a look at them!
Eight types of people can benefit more from drinking yogurt
1. People with lactose intolerance. The lactose in milk is the "culprit" causing diarrhea when drinking milk. In the process of milk fermenting into yogurt, lactose is partially converted into lactic acid and other organic acids, which reduces the problem of "lactose intolerance". In addition, lactic acid bacteria themselves produce a large amount of "lactase" to help the human body digest lactose. Therefore, people with lactose intolerance are the most suitable for drinking yogurt.
2. People with low immunity. Research both at home and abroad has proven that consuming yogurt can activate the body's immune system function and inhibit tumors.
3. Patients with high blood pressure. Research at home and abroad shows that moderate intake of dairy products is beneficial to the prevention and control of high blood pressure, and low-fat dairy products and fermented dairy products are beneficial to prevent stroke. In fact, the health effects of yogurt are more recognized than those of milk. Even if live bacteria do not reach the large intestine, its nutrients are very beneficial for controlling blood pressure. People with arteriosclerosis and high blood pressure are suitable for drinking yogurt.
4. People taking antibiotics. Antibiotics can cause intestinal flora imbalance and also reduce immunity. Therefore, people taking antibiotics should often drink yogurt to adjust the flora balance and protect the body's resistance. After stopping the medication, continuing to drink yogurt for a period of time can greatly reduce the side effects of antibiotics and restore the normal flora balance of the body.
5. Patients with osteoporosis. After milk is fermented, the solubility of its calcium and phosphorus is improved, and the absorption rate is also better. Research has confirmed that yogurt has the highest calcium absorption rate among natural foods, making it especially suitable for patients with osteoporosis.
6. People with indigestion. Compared to regular milk, the protein in yogurt is more easily absorbed. The lactic acid produced after fermentation can inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms, promote gastrointestinal motility and the secretion of digestive juices, and improve the absorption rate of various minerals. It is especially suitable for people with indigestion, the elderly, and children.
7. People with frequent constipation. Yogurt contains a large number of active lactic acid bacteria, which can effectively regulate the body's flora balance, promote gastrointestinal motility, and thus relieve constipation. Drinking it on an empty stomach can better promote bowel movements.
8. People with bad breath. Studies have shown that for people with bad breath, drinking sugar-free yogurt daily for six consecutive weeks can improve symptoms. This is mainly because the probiotics in yogurt work in the intestines, and the vitamin D in yogurt also has the effect of killing bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract that cause bad breath. It is worth noting that the bactericidal effect of sugary yogurt will be greatly reduced.