Nowadays, more and more people are falling in love with yogurt because of its unique taste and numerous health benefits. Even the elderly enjoy drinking it. But is it good for the elderly to drink yogurt?
Experts say that drinking a glass of cold yogurt can cause discomfort in the stomach, especially for the elderly who have weak digestive systems. It can easily lead to gastric spasms, diarrhea, and other adverse reactions. However, it is generally said that yogurt should not be heated because heating, especially boiling, can kill a large number of valuable lactobacilli in yogurt. The physical properties of yogurt will also change, resulting in separation and precipitation, and the taste and texture will be altered, reducing its nutritional value and health benefits.
So, is there a way to solve this problem of not heating yogurt? How can the elderly drink yogurt better in winter?
If you put the yogurt in its container, whether it's a bag or a bottle, in warm water at around 45℃, and slowly warm it up, you can avoid the aforementioned issues.
It is important to note that the warm water does not need to be further heated. Also, keep shaking the bag or bottle during the warming process. When you feel that the bag or bottle is slightly warm, it is ready to be consumed. This way, the lactobacilli in the yogurt will not only be preserved but also their activity will be enhanced, increasing their health benefits.
