If you drink milk incorrectly, it is not only useless but even harmful!

Milk is one of people's favorite foods in daily life. The benefits of drinking milk have become increasingly recognized by the public. Milk is rich in calcium, vitamin D, etc.

But there are several full cabinets in the supermarket with various milk products. If you just want to drink pure milk, you may be easily confused by the wide variety and names of milk on the market. So how do you choose the milk that suits you?

When buying milk, should you choose room temperature or low temperature?

Normal temperature milk (UHT milk) is milk that is produced and processed using ultra-high temperature instantaneous sterilization technology and filled into aseptic packaging. Due to the high sterilization temperature, although nutrients such as protein and calcium in the milk will not be lost, folic acid and B vitamins will be lost, and the flavor of the milk will also change slightly.

Low-temperature milk (also known as fresh milk) usually refers to pasteurized milk. Compared with room-temperature milk, pasteurized milk has a relatively low sterilization temperature, so its flavor, taste and vitamins are better preserved.

People who have time to buy milk frequently, have the conditions to refrigerate, and have higher requirements for milk flavor will choose low-temperature milk; people who do not have time to buy milk frequently, do not have the conditions to refrigerate, and like to stock up during promotions will choose ambient temperature milk.

Is pasteurized milk fresher and more nutritious?

Generally speaking, pasteurized milk is fresher. Compared with room temperature milk, most nutrients in pasteurized milk, such as protein and calcium, are the same. But overall, pasteurized milk has a relatively higher nutritional value.

Making pasteurized milk requires a low sterilization temperature and relatively high basic conditions of the milk itself, so the best milk sources are generally used to make fresh pasteurized milk.

Is low-fat skim milk better than whole milk?

People who drink a lot of milk and need to lose weight strictly can choose low-fat milk.

The Chinese Residents' Dietary Guidelines do not make any special recommendations for low-fat or skim milk. For ordinary people, it is not recommended to choose low-fat or skim milk . If the fat in milk is removed, more than 85% of the fat-soluble vitamins will be lost.

The fat-soluble vitamin A and vitamin D in milk are vitamins that Chinese people are more likely to lack. At the same time, milk fat is not all saturated fat, it also contains some beneficial fatty acids, such as conjugated linoleic acid.

What kind of "milk" is diluted with water?

If the words "milk drink" are marked on the package, it is milk mixed with water . Therefore, when purchasing related products, be sure to read the instructions on the product packaging carefully.

What is lactose-free milk?

Lactose-free milk is milk that has had the lactose in it removed, and is suitable for people who are lactose intolerant . Many people are familiar with "lactose intolerance," and people who are lactose intolerant will experience symptoms such as gas, burping, and even bloating and diarrhea after drinking milk.

Is high-calcium milk more calcium-supplementing?

First, you need to see if you are very calcium deficient; second, find out what kind of calcium is added to high-calcium milk.

Milk is rich in calcium, with about 100 mg of calcium per 100 grams of milk. High-calcium milk should contain at least 120 mg of calcium per 100 grams of milk, which is not much higher.

The absorption rate of milk calcium naturally present in milk is very high, but some companies add calcium carbonate to "high calcium milk" in order to save costs. The absorption rate of this kind of calcium by the human body is relatively low, and its existence is even weaker when put together with milk. If you want to buy high calcium milk, you can choose products with added milk calcium .

What is extra thick milk?

Generally speaking, extra condensed milk is condensed milk.

This type of milk has a higher protein content and a richer milk flavor, but be aware that it also has a higher fat content . However, some manufacturers will remove some of the fat from extra-rich milk, so pay attention to the nutrition label when purchasing.

Drinking milk incorrectly is not only useless but even harmful

1. Do not take medicine with milk

It is not recommended to take medicine with milk. It is best to take water. Milk contains protein and calcium, which may affect the effect of the medicine. Unless the drug instructions state that milk does not affect the absorption of the drug or that it can be taken with milk, do not take the drug with milk in other cases.

2. Do not take calcium tablets with milk

If calcium tablets and milk are taken at the same time, it may cause a waste of calcium , and the effect will not be 1+1=2, and it may even cause a "positive becomes negative" result.

Because when calcium intake reaches a certain range, further increase in calcium intake may lead to decreased calcium absorption by the gastrointestinal tract . Moreover, after calcium preparations are mixed with milk, they may cause the macromolecular colloid in the milk to denature and form flocculent precipitation, which will also affect the sensory properties of milk.

3. Drinking milk does not nourish the stomach

Some patients with reflux esophagitis often drink milk, thinking that milk can nourish the stomach. The reason for reflux is that there are some acidic substances in the stomach, and they often vomit acid. For such people, drinking milk may aggravate the discomfort. Because milk may increase stomach acid and aggravate esophageal reflux. Therefore, friends with peptic ulcers or gastroesophageal reflux should not drink too much milk .

If the doctor confirms that the condition allows drinking some milk in moderation, you can drink the milk in small amounts and in several times. Do not drink cold milk. Alternatively, it is recommended that you use the milk to knead dough and make pasta.