Is it good for children to drink yogurt before going to bed?

The health of children is naturally what families are most concerned about. Every parent hopes that their children will have a healthy body and develop and grow better from an early age. In fact, the nutritional value of yogurt is still very high, and it can also supplement calcium. Therefore, if children are suitable for drinking yogurt, it is still very good to drink some every day. So is it good for young children to drink yogurt before going to bed?

Babies over one year old can drink yogurt and fresh milk, but when choosing yogurt, you should pay attention to choosing those produced by regular manufacturers with guaranteed quality. The protein molecules in fresh milk are large and not conducive to digestion and absorption. Babies under three years old should be fed with formula milk. Fresh milk and yogurt can be consumed in small amounts.

Yogurt mostly refers to sour milk, which is made from fresh milk and fermented with active lactic acid bacteria. It not only retains all the advantages of milk, but also during the fermentation process, the lactose and protein in the milk are broken down into small molecules (such as galactose), which are easier to digest and absorb. The fat content is also twice that of milk.

Babies who are prone to diarrhea after drinking milk are less likely to suffer from bloating, gas, or diarrhea after drinking yogurt. Because active lactic acid bacteria are added to yogurt, the beneficial bacteria in the intestines proliferate, inhibiting the reproduction and action of putrefactive bacteria, thereby promoting the secretion of digestive enzymes and intestinal peristalsis, reducing the occurrence of diarrhea and constipation.

If you drink yogurt on an empty stomach, it can easily stimulate the emptying of the gastrointestinal tract, and the nutrients in the yogurt will be excreted before they can be completely digested and absorbed; drinking it after a meal can reduce the stimulation and allow the yogurt to be slowly absorbed in the stomach. However, when drinking yogurt at night, you must remember that certain bacteria and acidic substances in yogurt can cause certain damage to your teeth, so you should brush your teeth immediately after drinking it. Generally speaking, it is appropriate to drink two cups a day, with each cup containing about 125 grams.

It is best not for babies to drink yogurt before going to bed. They can drink freshly prepared milk half an hour before going to bed, which is good for their sleep. If they drink yogurt, many babies do not have the habit of brushing their teeth, which can easily hurt their teeth and is not good for digestion. You can let your baby drink it between meals in the morning or afternoon.

Through the above introduction, everyone is clear about whether it is good for young children to drink yogurt before going to bed. Drinking yogurt requires a certain method. Generally speaking, it is a good idea to drink it two hours before going to bed at night. Never wait until you go to bed to drink it, as this is not good for the stomach and is not conducive to absorption and digestion.