Kefir is all the rage in the natural health community. It is high in nutrients and probiotics and is incredibly beneficial for digestion and gut health. Many people consider it to be a healthier and more powerful version of yogurt.
Here are nine health benefits of kefir that are supported by research.
1. Fantastic Source of Many Nutrients
Kefir is a fermented drink, traditionally made using cow or goat milk. It is made by adding kefir “grains” to milk. These are not grains in the conventional sense but cultures of yeast and lactic acid bacteria that resemble a cauliflower in appearance.
Over a period of 24 hours or so, the microorganisms in the kefir grains multiply and ferment the sugars in the milk, turning it into kefir. Then the grains are removed from the liquid and can be used again.
