Health Benefits Of Kefir

The health benefits of kefir are fantastic for your digestion.  It is a fermented milk drink and contains around 30 beneficial bacteria.

You can enjoy eating kefir yoghurt or drinking kefir milk on its own, or adding it to smoothies.  Either way, you will gain from the benefits of kefir.

Drinking kefir is very similar to drinking yoghurt, it has a very refreshing taste.

Not only will it help give you a healthy immune system, it also has a calming effect on your nervous system.  This can help with depression, ADHD, and sleep disorders.  It is a rich source of amino acid tryptophan, known for its calming effect and helping you sleep better.

Other benefits of kefir is its ability to help reduce cravings for junk foods and other unhealthy sweet foods, by helping the body feel balanced, cleansed and nourished.  

Regular ingestion of kefir can help reduce flatulence, promote bowl movement, and help other health conditions such as; cancer, allergies, osteoporosis, heart disease and candidiasis.  It can be a great drink for people who are lactose intolerant.

Kefir yoghurt or milk is full of vitamins A, D, B12, K, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, antifungal and antibiotic properties.

Many people have noticed great improvements with their health and skin, from having more energy to nails growing longer and stronger.

You can even apply kefir milk to your face, first cleanse your skin, pat dry, apply the milk and allow to dry. This is a great way of helping give you a smooth, radiant complexion.

How to make  kefir yourself can easily be done, or you can purchase it from any health food stores.

Making Kefir

• You will need 1 glass jar to hold at least 500ml.
• 1 tablespoon kefir culture.
• Cows, goat or sheep milk.

Put culture in jar and fill about 2 thirds with milk, place a cloth over the top of jar and then put on lid.  Allow to sit at room temperature for around 24 hours.   If you want it thinner and sweeter, allow to sit for around 12 hours.

When finished, stir and strain into a clean glass jar.

You can buy kefir culture starter kits online or health food stores.

The benefits of Kefir yoghurt and yoghurt both contain beneficial bacteria, they both work at helping to  keep your digestive system clean.

If you are looking for a way to refrain from sweets and improve your digestion, the health benefits of kifer will be a great help for you.