Are you drinking the right yogurt?

Yogurt is loved by almost everyone, but there are many varieties of yogurt on the market, and many people do not know which one to choose? Is it normal temperature, low temperature, sugar-free, low-fat? Or nonfat, high protein, high calcium, 0 added, original flavor.

 Distinguish "yogurt" or "yogurt drink"

According to Xiao Benxi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Bone Nutrition and Health Branch of the Chinese Nutrition Society, the deputy chief physician of the Department of Nutrition of Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, and an expert in the nutrition department, yogurt can be divided into four categories according to the national food safety standards: fermented milk, yogurt, flavored fermented milk, flavored sour milk

In front of fermented milk and yogurt, the word "flavor" is added, which means that the raw milk and milk powder only need to account for more than 80% of the raw materials, and other ingredients can be added before and after fermentation, such as food additives, Nutritional supplements, fruits and vegetables, grains,

Xiao Benxi said that it can also be classified according to the storage temperature, which can be divided into normal temperature yogurt and low temperature yogurt

"Sour" is a healthy yogurt taste

So what kind of yogurt is the best choice? Experts said that from a nutritional point of view, the simplest ingredients are of course the best, that is, simple fermented milk and yogurt.

"Original yogurt needs a very good fermentation process to have a good taste

When buying yogurt, if you are worried that the taste of plain yogurt and lactic acid are unacceptable, and you are worried that too many flavored yogurt and milk additives are not good for your health, and you don’t know how to choose, experts suggest that the easiest way is to look at the yogurt package.

First look at the protein content

Next, look at the carbohydrate content

Also depends on the fat content

After understanding the above nutritional data, look at the yogurt you bought.

Drinking yogurt does not necessarily reduce weight or relieve constipation

I don't know since when, yogurt has been regarded as a weight loss food

      Still others use yogurt as a way to enhance digestion and relieve constipation, especially cold refrigerated yogurt

    "Let's not put too much expectations on food

Scientific drinking yogurt

      Try to choose yogurt with less added yogurt.

      People with lactose intolerance can use yogurt instead of milk and dairy products.

      Refrigerated yogurt can be "warmed" before drinking.
Some people like yogurt with active bacteria, but they can't stand the cold taste.
What should I do? Experts pointed out that in fact, refrigerated yogurt is "warm" and it is okay to drink it.
You can take it out of the refrigerator 2-4 hours before eating and put it at room temperature.
You can even use warm water to speed up the temperature.
Fermentation is required when making yogurt.
nearly 40°C
.
However, it should be noted that such treatment should not be placed at room temperature for too long, so as to avoid the reproduction of miscellaneous bacteria and lead to spoilage
.

      When is the best time to eat yogurt? According to experts, breakfast, after meals, and snacks are all acceptable.
As long as there is no problem with the digestive tract, it mainly depends on personal habits
.
In a special case, if you have stomach bloating and gastritis, it is recommended not to drink yogurt on an empty stomach.
For example, the elderly should drink it half an hour to 2 hours after a meal
.

 (He Xuehua)

"China Food News" (July 15, 2021, 06 edition)

　　(Editor-in-charge: Qu Yuening)