Can I drink yogurt when I'm hungry?

The reason why the human body feels hungry is because there is gastric acid in the stomach. The main function of gastric acid is to digest food. When the food is completely digested, gastric acid will release a signal that makes the human body feel hungry, and at this time it needs to eat. When people feel hungry, they want to eat everything they see, but some foods cannot be eaten on an empty stomach. So can you eat yogurt when you are hungry?

It’s best not to eat yogurt

When you are hungry, do you often grab a cup of yogurt and drink it all in one gulp? This can indeed relieve the feeling of hunger, but it is best not to use yogurt to fill your stomach. Because the acidity in the stomach is high when the stomach is empty (pH is 2), the lactic acid bacteria unique to yogurt are easily killed by stomach acid, and its health-care effects will be greatly weakened.

It is better to drink it 1-2 hours after a meal! Because the gastric juice is diluted at this time, and the acidity and alkalinity in the stomach are most suitable for the growth of lactic acid bacteria. In addition, drinking yogurt at night has more benefits. Remember to brush your teeth after drinking yogurt, especially at night, because certain bacteria and acidic substances in yogurt can cause damage to teeth.

Why can't drinking more yogurt help you lose weight?

Yogurt does have a certain weight loss effect, mainly because it contains a large amount of active lactic acid bacteria, which can effectively regulate the balance of flora in the body, promote gastrointestinal motility, and thus relieve constipation. There is a certain relationship between long-term constipation and weight gain. Yogurt also has a certain sense of fullness. Drinking a glass of it when you are slightly hungry can effectively relieve your urgent appetite and thus reduce the amount of food you eat at the next meal.

But don’t forget that yogurt itself also contains a certain amount of calories, which is higher than milk. If you eat more of it on top of your original diet, it will also cause weight gain. The best way is to choose yogurt labeled skimmed and low-calorie. Although their taste is not as rich and mellow as full-fat yogurt, they are low in calories and will not accumulate in the body quickly and cause weight gain.