How useful kefir deserved such popularity?

In our daily menu there are few products more valuable for the normal functioning of the body than a useful kefir, the best friend of the gastrointestinal tract.

First, let's figure it out. He will help answer the important question: "Why is yogurt useful?" This drink has a unique composition, which includes special bacteria and fungi, obtained by fermentation and alcohol fermentation. Its fat content can vary from 0.5% in its fat-free options. Up to 7,2% for fatty yogurt. All this makes it a favorite product for a wide range of people.

Kefir - the achievement of modern technology. Even 200 years ago it was unknown - in fact its basis is lactic acid bacteria, which are produced by fermentation from a special starter. Her recipe was opened and formulated not so long ago. However, during this time kefir has firmly established itself on the tables of many people. He was necessarily included in any diet, designed for children in the Soviet era, but his properties were appreciated by adults. So, how useful yogurt can help a person?

First of all, since it is a derivative of dairy products, it preserves all the properties of milk. However, it is not allergenic. And therefore it is easily recommended to drink those categories of people who have pronounced allergic reactions to milk.

How useful yogurt still attracts its fans? It has a slight debilitating effect, which is simply indispensable for those who suffer from constipation - and there are many such people among the inhabitants of cities engaged in office work. But those whose stomach has a reaction opposite to constipation, it is better to refrain from frequent use of this drink. In general, yogurt also has a wonderful property - to accelerate the work of the stomach and digest food.

Still that useful in yogurt is its undeniable dietary properties. No wonder many top models claim that the basis of their diet is exactly it, as well as another product of lactic fermentation - yogurt. They are both quickly absorbed by the body, well saturated and do not have a high calorie content. And still, if you are irritated or perenervnichali, no other product has better soothing properties than a useful kefir. He is able to relax not only the nervous, but also the muscular system.

Doctors are advised to use kefir when recovering from complex diseases, as well as for the prevention and treatment of numerous diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The only restriction - not for the benefit of it will be people suffering from high acidity of gastric juice, since he himself is a sour product. But it is indispensable for nursing mothers and pregnant women - in fact it is thanks to kefir that the baby quickly develops the intestinal microflora.

But do not drink this drink just like that, unsystematically. To better assimilate it, it must be at room temperature. It is also superfluous to add a spoonful of sugar to the glass before use. The norm of kefir per day for an adult is 200 milliliters (one glass). When it is used for medicinal purposes, it is necessary to consult a gastroenterologist.