Yogurt is known as one of the secrets of long life.
It can help facilitate absorption of nutrients as well as fight bacterial infections that lead to different aliments.
But there are a few things you need to be aware when drinking yogurt.
In this article, I will provide three reminders when having your healthy yogurt.
Yogurt should never be heated.
Heat can kill the good bacteria, the active lactic acid bacteria.
Heating the yogurt will destroy its nutritional value and its ability to ward off bad bacteria.
It will lose its distinctive flavor.
Again, do not attempt to heat or add hot water to your yogurt.
You can enjoy it better when served chilled.
You also need to take note that it can be inappropriate to drink yogurt while taking certain medications.
Medicines like antibiotics can contain certain substances that can kill the yogurt's good bacteria, making it lose its nutritional value.
When taking antibiotics like chloramphenicol and amoxicillin, it might be a good move to skip your yogurt temporarily.
You also need to consult your doctor when you are taking erythromycin and sulfanilamide drugs.
These medications can also reduce the nutritional value of yogurts.
Lastly, some astringents as treatment for diarrhea can also have the same effect.
When having yogurts for snacks, it should be noted that you need to rinse your mouth after consuming it.
Because it contains lactic acid bacteria, it can potentially cause tooth decay, especially with children.
This is already seen with the increased incidence of tooth decay for children with the increasing consumption of lactic acid beverages.
These reminders are important to take full advantage of the nutritional value of yogurts.
Make sure to remind yourself of these reminders when enjoying your yogurt.