Some people think that drinking milk in summer can easily cause internal heat. In fact, this is not the case. Drinking milk can clear away heat, detoxify, reduce internal heat, and replenish the water lost in the body.
Drinking milk in summer is very particular. The following three principles should be followed:
1. Pay attention to time.
Milk should not be consumed on an empty stomach. It is best to drink it with solid food such as bread. It is not advisable to drink milk before or after meals because it will reduce the nutrient absorption capacity of the digestive system. Drinking milk before going to bed has a calming effect and can also protect the stomach.
2. It is not suitable to drink cold drinks.
Due to the hot climate in summer, many people like to drink frozen milk. However, cold drinks can cause gastrointestinal tract contraction, which fails to achieve the health care purpose of drinking milk. Some people may even experience nausea, bloating, and abdominal pain. Ming, diarrhea and other discomforts. Therefore, it is best to choose room temperature milk or easily absorbed fermented milk products, such as yogurt, cheese, etc., or leave refrigerated milk for a while before drinking.
3. Drink in moderation.
Milk is a highly nutritious substance. Don’t be greedy for drinking too much every day. Moreover, for some people (weak spleen and stomach, overnutrition), milk is not only useless but also harmful to their health. Therefore, you must drink milk in moderation, generally around 250-450 ml.