How healthy is kefir?
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Kefir is a slightly sparkling, slightly sour drink. It is made from milk or water, it contains bacteria and it is booming. You can buy it ready-made at the supermarket or health food store or make your own from milk or sweetened water, using kefir grains. On the Internet, it has been attributed the most powerful health benefits. Don't believe everything they say as all those claims are quite exaggerated. Still, drinking kefir is a very healthy idea: we give four reasons.
1. Kefir contains yeasts and bacteria
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Kefir is produced by fermentation. In this chemical process, yeasts and healthy bacteria are used to change the taste of a product and make it more durable. Kefir production probably started in the Caucasus. People used milk, added yeast and bacteria, and let the milk ferment at a lukewarm temperature. The action of the bacteria converted the milk sugar, which is naturally present in milk, into lactic acid and the yeasts made the milk a little fizzy. Traditionally, making kefir was a way to keep milk longer, but many people also just liked the kefir very much. When you drink kefir, you immediately receive a portion of yeasts and healthy bacteria. That's not scary or dangerous, because these are healthy bacteria that can help support the bacteria in your gut. Sometimes we can use quite a few extra bacteria. After all, we live in a society in which we pay close attention to hygiene and where we hardly get dirty anymore. Drinking kefir can make a small contribution to the intake of healthy bacteria. And what do you notice about that? Some people notice an improvement in bowel habits or less bloated stomach. It is difficult to predict whether it will do something for your body. But it's worth giving it a try.
2. Water kefir is a great alternative to alcohol
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Are you trying to drink less alcohol? You are not alone, as it is becoming increasingly clear that drinking less is better for your health. But what do you drink if you don't want wine, but still want a festive drink? Take water kefir! It is made from water and something that contains sugar (for example dried fruit, maple syrup or sugar). It is nice and fresh and slightly bubbly. Incidentally, it is not 100% alcohol-free, because due to the fermentation process, kefir contains about 1 percent alcohol.
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3. Suitable for lactose intolerance
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Do you have a lactose intolerance and therefore cannot tolerate regular milk well? There is a chance that you can tolerate milk kefir. The lactose (another word for milk sugar) is converted by the bacteria into lactic acid. A matter of trying, because there is always a trace of milk sugar behind. But most people with a mild lactose intolerance can drink milk kefir as normal. And so you benefit from the goodness of milk, such as proteins, calcium, vitamins B2 and B12.
4. Kefir is low in sugar
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You do need sugar to make kefir, such as lactose in milk kefir or the added sugar in water kefir. But after conversion by the bacteria, both milk and water kefir contain little sugar. This makes both drinks naturally â € ˜lightâ € ™ and therefore beneficial for anyone who wants to use less sugar. Good alternative to sweet milk drinks or soft drinks!