Do you drink milk before retiring to bed?
@doctorsubbaiah (412)
India
June 11, 2009 6:02am CST
Milk has been used from time immemorial as a sole food for infants and as a supplement to the diets of children and adults. Milk is considered to be almost a complete food. Every day we eat number of food items like fruits, vegetables, cereals, meat and sweets and we are not sure whether we are taking a balanced food or not. In these circumstances, it is advised to drink milk before going to bed for sound sleep and also to overcome malnutrition effects. Usually, I drink a cup of hot milk with sugar before retiring to bed and it helped me lot. Do you drink milk before retiring to bed? please respond.
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13 responses
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
12 Jun 09
I used to drink milk before retiring to bed. I know that milk is good for health. It is important for infants, children and adults. But now I drink coffee more often than drink milk. Even before retiring for bed, I drink coffee.
@doctorsubbaiah (412)
• India
14 Jun 09
I was also drinking coffee before retiring to bed mixed with one spoon of brandy to it to be free from sore throat. This I have continued for almost 10 years. Now I have stopped mixing brandy instead I mix honey. Thanks for your response.
@yuvaraj_chowdry (39)
• United States
12 Jun 09
yes its obvious that before retiring to bed i usually drink milk . not only as an habit from childhood it is the most wanted drink before we go to bed . i dont know y and the whats the reson behind it to drink it but i will drink it daily . it ocntains all the nutritious contents which makes our human body to have a sound sleep . especially milk added with sugar wheather it is hot or cold doesnt matter yummy !!!
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@BlueGoblin (1829)
• United States
12 Jun 09
No. I drink water. Milk gives me flem in the back of my throat. I couldn't sleep with my airway blocked like that. Some people probably don't have that problem but I do.
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@doctorsubbaiah (412)
• India
14 Jun 09
Perhaps you are having hyper acidity that is creating phlegm in your throat. You can take some medical treatment for this symptoms. Thanks for your response.
@djsimonmlb (413)
• United States
12 Jun 09
Hello,
No, I usually have a tall glass of water though and then I empty the ol' bladder and head to bed. I see water as a great liquid to even out my body and keep my throat moist throughout the night, which is kind of weird. I'm not much of the milk drinker though I may have a bit with cereal. That's pretty cool that you drink it though.
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@doctorsubbaiah (412)
• India
14 Jun 09
You too can drink milk regularly. It is very good for ladies since it supplement calcium to your body. Thanks for your response.
@rdadey (484)
• Canada
11 Jun 09
I love milk but I only drink it cold. I believe we should all drink some quantity but I don't know of any benefit to drink it before bedtime. I guess if you do so then it becomes a habit that becomes a requirement. Remember, we are the only mammals that continue to drink milk into adulthood. Sure our pets do but we give it to them. Of course we have studies that give the pros and cons of drinking milk.
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@nanayangel (7879)
• Philippines
11 Jun 09
Hi there!
I drink milk before going to bed but not regularly. Only about twice a week on the average. I drink milk regularly in the morning though, as part of my daily breakfast. I love its taste even though I know some people who says it tastes bitter but not me. I love its taste and I find it really filling.
@doctorsubbaiah (412)
• India
11 Jun 09
If you are regular in drinking milk either in the morning or at night you will be supplemented good quantity of calcium to your body thereby good bone structure. Thanks for your response.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
11 Jun 09
Hi Doctor. Yes, I certainly agree with you about the nutritional value of drinking milk. I do drink milk sometimes, in the afternoons, and in the evenings. As you said, I should remember to have a cup before going to bed too. That would certainly be very good for the health.
Thank you for reminding !
@daliaj (5674)
• India
11 Jun 09
I know a lot of people who drink milk before going to bed. Everybody at my aunt's house do that. They say hot milk is good for health and drinking it before going tobed will keep your brain fresh and energetic. I don't like to drink plain milk and for sure I don't like to have to before going to bed.
@doctorsubbaiah (412)
• India
11 Jun 09
You derive same benefits if you drink milk plain or added with boost, viva or protinules. But drinking is the question that benefits you. Thanks for your response.
@iamsolucky (1241)
• Philippines
11 Jun 09
i drink milk because it helps me to fall asleep easily. If i dont drink milk, its hard for me to enjoy the night. I am always thinking about the benefits of it with my sleeping problems and not nutrition. But yea, i believe we really do need a glass of milk everyday for balanced nutrition. You make me think that i still have a pack of fresh milk in fridge and will drink that tonight.
happy mylotting and smile always
@doctorsubbaiah (412)
• India
11 Jun 09
Besides good sleep you will get sufficient calcium to your bone structure. Thanks for your response.
@vinslounge (1295)
• India
11 Jun 09
Yes, Milk is very good for health if you consume it before retiring to bed. It strenghtens our bone and activates good memory power. But it is not advisable for the people who are above 50 to consume milk before retiring to bed as the lactic acid being produced in the milk will lead to problems in Digestion and other aspects.
@airakumar (1553)
• India
17 Jun 09
Yes, I do drink milk regularly in the morning for sometimes before retiring to bed.
I agree milk is the complete food though. I love to have hot milk that is more beneficial to health.
