How many boxes of yogurt should I eat a day?

According to Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Lam, former Deputy Director of the National Institute of Nutrition, the intestines play an important role in receiving nutrients to nourish the body. Therefore, a healthy intestine helps absorb micronutrients fully, strengthens resistance, and fights infections.

"Studies show that eating yogurt regularly is a way to beautify from the inside," said Dr. Lam.

Yogurt provides vitamins and minerals such as calcium, potassium, zinc, vitamin A, B2, protein... helping to balance intestinal microflora, making the digestive system healthy, metabolism better, supporting the elimination of toxins, making the skin healthier and brighter.

In addition, the protein source in yogurt is standard protein, supporting the absorption of minerals and reducing blood pressure.

Although yogurt has many health benefits, it still requires a reasonable diet and meal times to be effective.

Yogurt is very good for the digestive system.

How many boxes of yogurt should I eat a day?

Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Lam recommends that adults should eat 1-2 boxes of yogurt every day to take care of their digestive health in particular and improve overall health in general.

Children from 6 months to one year old can eat from 2 spoons to 1/2 box of yogurt. When the child is one year old, they can eat one box of yogurt a day to aid digestion.

"Yogurt is a very convenient food and can be prepared and combined with many other foods. Mothers can combine yogurt with ripe fruit to create new, attractive and nutritious dishes for their babies," Dr. Lam shared.

When should I eat yogurt?

To use yogurt to bring the most health benefits, Associate Professor Lam shared that it can be used at the following times:

1 hour after the main meal : This is the time when probiotics in yogurt can easily overcome the harsh environment of the stomach to increase the effectiveness of supporting intestinal improvement. Not only that, at this time, gastric juice is thin, pH is balanced, so probiotics in yogurt have the best conditions to develop.

Breakfast: People who are on a weight loss or diet regimen... can eat yogurt with some fruits, seeds, and cereals to have a light breakfast that still ensures good nutrition.

Afternoon : This is the time when the body begins to show signs of fatigue and needs to be recharged. If you choose yogurt, you will have a nutritious snack with few calories, so it will not only help you maintain your desired figure but also be very good for your health.

During exercise: The process of exercising often causes muscle tension. Eating yogurt will help the body supplement calcium, carbohydrates, protein and probiotics needed to recover faster. In particular, after exercise, energy will be low, so eating yogurt helps to compensate for this lost energy level.

The expert recommends that although yogurt is good for health, consumers should choose reputable brands and avoid buying expired yogurt that does not ensure food safety. Families should store yogurt at a temperature of 4 to 8 degrees Celsius to maintain beneficial bacteria.

Nguyen Ngoan

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