Kefir is a unique fermented milk product that contributes to the normal functioning of the intestines. This drink contains a minimum amount of calories, due to which it is considered dietary and is actively used for weight loss. You can cope with the feeling of hunger before going to bed by drinking a glass of kefir.
The benefits of kefir at night
Kefir contains a large amount of carbohydrates and protein, which is easily broken down and quickly absorbed. Thanks to the action of lactic acid bacteria, intestinal function is normalized, so it is obvious that drinking kefir at night is very useful.
If the digestive system works well, there will be fewer health problems.
According to nutritionists, fresh kefir should be drunk in the evening before bedtime. Calcium, which is part of it, is more easily absorbed during a night's rest, while the benefits of this fermented milk product only increase.
Another feature of kefir is that it promotes relaxation and tranquility. That is why for people who suffer from insomnia, kefir can be an excellent way out of the situation.
A glass of kefir drunk before going to bed will be completely digested during the night, which means that in the morning you will wake up with a good appetite, which is very important for losing weight. After all, it is better if you have a good breakfast and limit portions of food all day than skip breakfast, not stand hunger, and eat enough for dinner.
For therapeutic and prophylactic purposes, kefir can be used for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (colitis, gastritis, dysbiosis), anemia, rickets, allergies to any foods, excess weight, cardiovascular diseases, neurotic conditions, and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Eating kefir at night will help you quickly recover from operations and prolonged use of antibiotics.
Rules for taking kefir at night
Drinking kefir at night is not desirable cold. Better keep it at room temperature for about 2 hours. To preserve the beneficial properties of the drink, do not heat it even over low heat.
If you wish, you can add 1-2 teaspoons of sugar to kefir, mix thoroughly and drink slowly in small sips. In addition, you can add some ingredients to kefir consumed at night, thanks to which you get a drink that helps accelerate fat burning.
These ingredients include:
- a pinch of cinnamon powder, - 1 teaspoon of chopped ginger root, - 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons of water
- lemon slice.
It is contraindicated to use kefir at night for children under 8 months old, as well as for people suffering from epilepsy and individual intolerance to this fermented milk product.
