Kefir is a popular fermented milk drink.
Among the fans of this product are both adults and children.
Much is known about the benefits of kefir: moderate consumption of the drink, in the absence of contraindications, has a positive effect on digestion, the heart and blood vessels.
The product has many other positive properties.
However, many gourmets have a question: “What fat content of kefir is the healthiest?”
It is clear that too fatty kefir is not the best choice. Yes, such a drink is quite filling and has good taste qualities.
But this product is quite high in calories and is not suitable for people who want to lose excess weight.
So, does it mean that low-fat kefir is the healthiest? No, it’s not.
The most useful kefir
Oddly enough, the most beneficial fermented milk drink is the one with a fat content of 2.5 percent.
This is the “golden mean”: there is not a lot of fat, but there is enough of it for normal absorption of important substances.
In other words, 2.5% kefir has an optimal ratio of fat and beneficial components.
But a fat-free drink is not so good: there is no fat, so the full absorption of important compounds (for example, vitamin D) becomes almost impossible.
