Skeptics may continue to doubt, but people who follow healthy lifestyle rules know how beneficial fermented milk products are for health.
Sour milk, sour cream, yogurt, kumiss, kefir and acidophilus milk contain many vitamins, minerals, enzymes and probiotics.
Kefir is considered one of the most ancient and popular fermented milk drinks in the world.
What is kefir
A drink similar to yogurt, kefir is made by adding bacteria and yeast cultures to milk.
What does kefir give for health?
It is a source of many nutrients – proteins, fats, carbohydrates, calcium.
Kefir is a more powerful probiotic than yogurt, with strong antibacterial properties.
Kefir will help strengthen bones, fight pathogenic microorganisms (Helicobacter pylori or salmonella), protect against infections, normalize the gastrointestinal tract, and purify the blood.
A glass of low-fat kefir contains only 116 calories.
Which kefir is better to drink
The choice depends on your personal preferences and needs. Some types of kefir can be enriched with additional nutrients.
Kefir made from milk is considered the most common type, containing a lot of protein, calcium, B vitamins and various probiotics.
An alternative to regular kefir is plant-based cashew kefir without lactose and preservatives.
How often should you drink kefir
The drink will prove to be a useful addition to a healthy diet and will appeal to those who welcome a healthy lifestyle.
The best health results can be achieved by drinking 1-3 glasses of kefir per day.
How to make kefir at home
Natural homemade kefir will be a worthy replacement for the store-bought product. The benefits of such an alternative are clear to everyone - the absence of chemicals and preservatives.
Kefir can be prepared:
- from cow, goat, sheep, camel or buffalo milk. And also for vegans - from soy, almond milk.
Homemade Kefir Recipe in 10 Minutes
Bring good fat milk (0.2 liters) to a boil, let it cool a little, add 1 tbsp. of kefir or starter, pour into a container, cover with gauze, put in a warm place, but not in the sun. After 7-9 hours, stir and let it brew for another 7 hours.
What to drink kefir with
With different products, depending on your personal preferences.
Here are some options:
- drink kefir in its pure form, add fresh fruits, nuts, seeds, make a smoothie, add to oatmeal at night, mix with protein.
What is made from kefir
The drink is added as an ingredient when baking bread, pancakes, muffins. Kefir is an excellent base for sauces and marinades.
