Dairy products are a traditional and integral component of the diet of modern man. They play an important role in human nutrition and life. In particular, it is believed that a glass of milk or kefir at night promotes good sleep.
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Undoubtedly, there are people who do not like milk and derivatives at all. But still, most people consider dairy products as a necessary part of the diet. Given the fact that nutritionists and doctors do not recommend eating enough before bedtime, and it’s quite difficult to fall asleep on an empty stomach, it is dairy products (not too high-calorie, but nutritious) that can solve this problem.
Is it good to drink milk?
Milk is actually the first product that the human body takes after birth. It contains many vitamins and minerals, in particular calcium necessary for bones, has a low calorie content, tastes good. Warm milk with a small amount of honey is an excellent remedy for a sore throat, and it works great as a preventative.
But there is a significant drawback - milk is very poorly absorbed by the adult body - not more than thirty percent of the amount accepted, but how much can you drink it at a time ?. This means that milk is rather poorly digested, which can lead to heaviness in the stomach and other unpleasant sensations, which usually interfere with healthy sleep. Therefore, you need to drink milk at least a couple of hours before bedtime, if you like its taste, or from your point of view, the positive side overlaps this negative.
Israeli scientists believe that regular consumption of warm milk helps fight weight gain.