A functional food is becoming quite popular and foods rich in functional properties are being highlighted.
With that, one of the most sought after properties are those that help in the bowel regulation, because nowadays it is common for people with problems with constipation or constipation, since this problem can be a direct result of a bad diet.
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The most sought after foods for this problem are probiotic foods. This type of food contains live microorganisms that operate beneficially in the body. In addition, they regulate and restore the balance of the flora.
As a result, the most consumed and sought after products here in Brazil are fermented products, such as milk and yogurt enriched with lactobacilli.
Despite this, with the demand for a natural diet, teas, fruits and substances with intestinal improvement properties are becoming increasingly known.
From that, the kefir appeared on the scene and has become popular for being an excellent probiotic food. Check it out below
what is kefir, what are its benefits and forms of consumption.
Kefir appears as a natural food and a more economical alternative for ingesting products with probiotic properties and increasing healthy, functional and balanced diets.
Its origin dates back to the Caucasus Mountains and is also known as kefir, Tibetan mushrooms, yogurt plants, yogurt mushrooms, kephir, kiaphur, kefer, knapon, kepiand and kippi.
this is a fermented drink made from elements called kefir grains that, when mixed with substrates, ferment and produce the kefir drink.
Those “kefir grain” are a colony of symbiotic microorganisms associated with yeast. However, the biological composition may vary according to the origin, cultivation method, the substrate used for kefir production, the time of use and the techniques used in handling.
This drink is made from the fermentation action of the microorganisms present in the kefir grain. The most used substrate is milk (goat, bovine or sheep), but it can also be placed in sugar water, coconut milk and juices.
This drink has several functions and benefits, among them are:
O milk kefir can be used as yogurt, and can be consumed with fruits, cinnamon, coconut milk, nutmeg, almonds, etc.
Also, milk kefir, if mixed with lemon, salt and oregano, can be made into a salad dressing. Another possibility is to hit the water or milk kefir in a blender along with fruit.
However, kefir should be taken in conjunction with a healthy diet and should not be used as a substitute for medication.
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