Drinking Milk at Night Makes Body Fat? Check 7 Myths about Dairy Products

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Dairy products or dairy such as fresh milk, cheese, and yogurt are considered healthy because they contain calcium and protein. Many people who consume this product to get the benefits to support daily health as well as heart and nerve health. However, due to several myths surrounding this product, many people consume it in an inappropriate way.

“But just like other foods, don’t forget to eat milk every day in the amount that is needed and not excessive,” said clinical nutrition specialist Christin Santun Sriati Lumbantobing, in a press release from Greenfields, Saturday, February 5, 2022.

Christin revealed some myth and facts related to its consumption and processing.

Different dairy products cannot be consumed at the same time

Consuming various products dairy together it’s actually okay, for example milk and cheese, or milk with yogurt. However, do not forget to consume them in reasonable amounts. For example, if you usually consume 250 ml of milk, try reducing the amount to 150 ml if you want to eat it with yogurt or cheese.

Drinking milk at night makes the body fat

One of the factors that can increase weight is exceeding the daily calorie consumption limit. As long as you don’t exceed the daily calorie limit, drinking milk at night will have no effect on your weight. What needs to be considered is the distance between consuming milk and sleeping at night. Make sure you give your body enough time to digest milk before going to bed.

Drinking milk at night can increase height

Scientifically, milk is rich in protein and high in amino acids, which are essential for growth. At night, there are several amino acids that work more optimally when resting. During sleep, the body is in a fasting state and the body lacks energy.

In this condition, the body will take spare energy, one of which is from the muscles. By drinking milk before bed, it means saving energy intake that will be used by the body while sleeping.

People who are lactose intolerant can’t drink milk

People who are lactose intolerant will react unfavorably such as itching or nausea when drinking it. There is a difference between allergy and milk intolerance, namely people who have a milk allergy cannot consume milk at all, but those with milk intolerance can still consume milk in limited quantities. People with lactose intolerance can consume about 150-200ml of milk per day so that the body does not react. It is advisable to consult a nutritionist to determine if you have a milk allergy or intolerance.

How to store UHT milk and fresh milk the same

There are several kinds of milk such as fresh cow’s milk and UHT milk, and the way to store it is also different. If not stored properly, the nutritional content of milk will be lost. The proper storage recommendation is that packaged fresh milk should be stored at 0-4 degrees Celsius. Milk that has been opened can last for approximately 4 days in the refrigerator and approximately 4 hours at room temperature.

UHT milk one drink, can be stored at room temperature and can last up to 9 months. 1 liter UHT milk should be stored in the refrigerator immediately after opening.

Full cream milk is the best choice for the elderly

The two main problems in the elderly are not wanting to eat and eating too much. Over time, usually the appetite will decrease. For the elderly who tend not to eat, milk can be given full cream with a higher calorie count and more nutrient-dense. For the elderly who usually eat a lot and have problems such as diabetes, give the product dairy low in sugar and low in fat or fat -free. Customize the product dairy for the elderly with their needs.

Nutrient content in milk will be lost when cooked

Dairy products contain protein, vitamins, and minerals that are prone to spoilage when cooked. When cooking using dairy-derived ingredients, it should not be too long or until it emits smoke (reaching smoking point) which means the temperature is too hot and the nutritional content in it has begun to be disturbed. In addition to disrupting nutrients, heating with temperatures that are too high or too hot can also change the texture of the milk to crack or even clot.

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