Curd At Night Vs Morning: Expert Shares The Best Time To Eat It

Curd, also known as yogurt, is a healthy food that can be eaten both in the morning and at night. However, the timing may affect digestion and health benefits. So one common question which many people have is – which is the best time to eat curd? Today, we will answer this for you.

To get an expert view on this, we reached out to Ms Edwina Raj, Head of Services - Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore. Read ahead. 

Which Is The Best Time To Have Curd? 

Let’s dive right in. We ask our expert to share which is the best time to have curd. To answer this, Ms Raj lists down its benefits at both times of the day. Let’s have a look:

Curd In The Morning:

• Eating curd in the morning can be refreshing and easy to digest.
• It provides a good source of protein and calcium to start the day.
• The probiotics in curd help improve gut health and boost immunity.
• Morning curd can also give energy and keep you full until the next meal.
• It is best to have it with a little warm water or as part of breakfast, rather than with very cold foods. 

“Some people may find it slightly heavy on an empty stomach, especially if they have sensitive digestion,” adds the expert.

Curd At Night: 

• Eating curd at night can help improve digestion because it is light and soothing.
• The probiotics help maintain healthy gut bacteria while you sleep.
• It can also aid in better sleep for some people because it contains tryptophan, which helps relax the body. 

“However, for people with weak digestion or acidity, eating curd at night may cause bloating or gas. Also, pairing curd with very cold or fried foods at night is not recommended,” warns Ms Raj.

Health Benefits Of Curd

The world’s oldest person, Maria Branyas Morera died last year at 117 years and 168 days old. Before she passed away, she had asked doctors to study her. Dr Manel Esteller, chairman of Genetics at the University of Barcelona's School of Medicine, spent three years analysing Maria’s health A study was published thereafter by Esteller and a cohort of colleagues. It stated how a mix of factors contributed to Maria's longevity. One of them probably was her daily habit of eating curd. On this note, let us take a look at some of the benefits of yogurt:

• Improves Digestion – Curd contains probiotics. This good bacteria boosts digestion, prevents bloating, and reduces acidity. 
• Strengthens Immunity – The probiotics in curd boosts gut health, which is directly associated with immunity. Thus regular consumption of curd helps fight infections and can even keep colds and flu at bay.
• Supports Bone Health – Curd is also rich in calcium and phosphorus, which strengthens bones and teeth. 
• Helps in Weight Management - Curd keeps you full for longer and reduces unnecessary cravings, which helps in weight loss.
• Good for Heart Health – Curd helps maintain blood pressure levels due to its potassium content. 

Are There Any Risks Of Eating Curd?

Now we know how beneficial curd is for our health.Summarising its benefits, Ms Raj says, “Curd is rich in calcium, protein, and probiotics. It strengthens bones, improves digestion, and supports immunity. It can help in weight management and keeps the gut healthy.”

But are there any cons of eating curd? Shedding light on this, the expert shares, “Eating curd at the wrong time or in large amounts can cause indigestion, bloating, or acidity in some people. Very cold curds may be hard on the stomach for sensitive individuals.”

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The Final Word 

Curd is beneficial for health when eaten at any time of the day, be it morning or night. Morning curd is energising and good for metabolism, while night curd helps digestion and promotes better sleep. People with sensitive stomachs should eat it in moderation and avoid mixing it with heavy or cold foods.