When is the best time of day to drink milk?

　　Milk, one of the oldest natural drinks, is squeezed from female cows as the name suggests. In different countries, milk is also divided into different grades. Currently, the most common ones are whole-fat, low-fat and skimmed milk. There are also quite a few additives for milk on the market, such as high-calcium low-fat milk, which emphasizes the addition of calcium.

　　1. How much milk should each person drink per day?

　　Milk is a food with high nutritional value. If you drink too little, it will be difficult to play its due role. If you drink too much, it will be difficult to digest, absorb and utilize. The daily amount of milk should be determined based on age, work consumption and economic conditions.

　　Generally speaking, adults should drink 400 to 500 ml, or two bottles (two bags) of milk a day, but at least about 250 ml, or one bottle (one bag) of milk. If economic conditions permit, it is best to have three bottles (three bags), that is, about 750 ml, but it is best not to exceed 1,000 ml. To put it simply, "Guarantee one bottle, strive for two bottles, preferably three bottles, and no more than four bottles."

　　2. When is the best time to drink milk?

　　Milk is a basic food for people. It is generally suitable to drink it after three meals a day. It is better to drink one bottle a day with breakfast, and two bottles a day in the morning and evening. You can also drink it outside of three meals according to your personal living habits. However, you should pay attention to eating some starch-rich food before drinking it, so that the milk can stay in the stomach for a longer time, which is conducive to the comprehensive absorption and utilization of nutrients. This is why breastfeeding should not be done on an empty stomach. “It can be taken in the morning, noon or evening, but it is best to drink it after meals."

　　3. What should I do if I get "stomach upset" after drinking milk?

　　“Add slowly from less to more, it is best to drink yogurt instead.” Some people are not used to drinking milk and their bodies are not used to it. After drinking it, they often experience abdominal distension, slight stomach ache and diarrhea , this is a kind of "lactose intolerance", and there are more people in Asia who have "lactose intolerance". Ways to overcome: First, you can gradually increase the amount of milk you drink from less to more to induce the production of lactose-degrading enzymes and slowly adapt; second, you can switch to drinking kefir, because most of the lactose in kefir has been decomposed after fermentation by lactic acid bacteria. It can be said that yogurt is a dairy product more suitable for Eastern people to drink.

　　4. Can drinking milk at night help you sleep?

　　According to research by medical experts from the United States and the United Kingdom, milk contains a substance called α-lactide. albumin "Natural sleep-relaxing factor", which regulates the brain nerve and improve sleep. Therefore, experts recommend drinking a glass of milk in the evening or half an hour before going to bed, which has a calming effect and can promote sleep. It is conceivable that after a busy day's work, you drink a glass of warm milk and enter the sweet mood with the faint fragrance of milk. Dream Township, what a warm enjoyment this is, everyone can give it a try. “A glass of milk before going to bed will help you fall asleep faster."

　　5. Is it okay to drink kefir?

　　Kefir is a dairy product with a special flavor after ordinary milk has been fermented by lactic acid bacteria. It can add some vitamins and biologically active substances. Its nutritional content is more complete than that of milk, and it is more helpful for digestion and absorption. The live lactic acid bacteria in yogurt can also promote the harmonious balance of human intestinal flora and the excretion of toxic and harmful substances from the body, and have certain disease prevention and health care functions. Some people call it a "cleaner of the intestines", while others describe it as "sour, sweet, and like the feeling of first love." But it should be noted that it should not be heated before drinking, and should not be taken at the same time as antibiotics. baby Feeding.

　　6. Is it really best to drink milk to supplement calcium?

　　Milk not only provides the human body with high-quality protein, fat, vitamins and other nutrients, but is also rich in natural milk calcium. The ratio of calcium to phosphorus is suitable, which is conducive to digestion and absorption. It is recognized as the highest quality calcium source and is more economical and effective than taking calcium supplements. According to scientific calculations, drinking 2-3 bottles of milk a day, coupled with a normal diet, can basically meet the body's demand for calcium. Experts say that normal people need 800-900 mg of calcium every day, and normal food provides about 400 mg. It is best to supplement about 400 mg with milk. “To have good legs and feet, drink more milk every day.” But be careful not to eat it with vegetables containing a lot of oxalic acid (spinach, etc.), fruits with a lot of tannic acid (persimmons, etc.) and strong tea.