Milk can be drunk on an empty stomach.

Milk contains about 4.5% of lactose, which will give priority to decomposing it for energy and saving protein; in addition, milk also contains about 3% of fat, which can also play a role in supplying energy.

So, drinking milk on an empty stomach will not cause a waste of protein. Babies under 1 year old can drink milk on an empty stomach, which proves that the nutrients in milk are very comprehensive and can be fully utilized by the human body.

You will not gain weight if you drink milk:

Milk has the most comprehensive nutrition among natural foods, but this does not mean that you will definitely gain weight if you drink milk. The moisture content of milk is about 86. A 250-gram bag of whole milk contains only 150 kcal of calories, which is equivalent to less than half a bowl of rice or a can of Coke. However, if you eat a 100-gram pack of biscuits, you will consume more than 450 kcal.

Milk makes people feel full easily. Drinking a glass of milk before a meal can effectively relieve hunger and reduce appetite. The total calorie intake in the end is not higher than without drinking milk. If you replace dinner with two glasses of milk, it may even help you lose weight. It should be noted that if you want to drink milk before going to bed, you should still reduce the amount of food you eat at dinner accordingly to avoid consuming too many calories.

Reference for the above content? People’s Daily Online—Can’t you drink milk on an empty stomach? Five misunderstandings about drinking milk