Yogurt and Kefir are probiotic foods

Yogurt and other fermented milk products are probiotic. This simply means that they contain healthful bacteria such as lactobacilli which are lactic acid secreting bacteria.

Preliminary research suggests that consumption of probiotics provide many benefits but one major benefit is the increased immune function that people with a rich probiotic diet seem to enjoy.

Kefir is a fermented milk beverage which originated in the Caucasus Mountains. It has a refreshing, tangy flavor with a hint of carbonization from the combination of yeasts and bacteria used to create it.

Both kefir and yogurt are at their best when left unadulturated by sweeteners and thickeners both natural and artificial. Take your yogurt and kefir straight or mixed with fruits for best results and look for natural products free from chemical additives.

I like a glass of kefir (plain) as a refresher anytime of day and I use yogurt as the liquid in my morning breakfast shake.

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