The beneficial properties of kefir are associated with lactic acid bacteria that are part of the drink, and with the peculiarity of milk processing during its production. Kefir is one of the foods that should be present in the diet of both adults and children.
The procedure for the production of kefir should be recalled. Its composition should not contain additional ingredients, except for cow's milk and lactic acid bacteria starter culture. All preservatives and flavorings will bring nothing but allergies or digestive upset.
In the production of kefir, cow's milk proteins undergo partial hydrolysis. In other words, they are somewhat destroyed and their components become smaller. The shelf life of kefir should not exceed seven days. It is during such a period of time that the packaging retains its pasteurization properties and prevents the development of pathogenic microorganisms. By the way, drinking an expired lactic acid drink is very dangerous to health. Poisoning with such products is more severe than poisoning with meat products.
Thus, in order for kefir to bring only benefits, it is necessary to follow elementary rules: choose a natural product without preservatives, check the production date and shelf life of the product and store the drink according to the rules indicated on the package.
The most useful property of kefir is a positive effect on the microflora of the gastrointestinal tract. With a normal content of lactic acid and lactobacilli in the large intestine, the problem of dysbiosis completely disappears. And along with it, troubles such as constipation or diarrhea, bloating, spastic pain along the intestines go away. Sometimes skin problems are associated with an unhealthy gut. Regular use of kefir helps to eliminate all these symptoms.
If you are intolerant of cow's milk, kefir will be an alternative to this drink. Due to partial hydrolysis, milk proteins in kefir become more easily digestible for the body. Due to this property, kefir is recommended for children after a year as a substitute for breast milk and artificial mixtures. At an earlier age, it is not recommended to introduce a fermented milk drink into the child's diet. This is due to insufficient development of the urinary system, in particular the kidneys. For them, this load is very high.
For children with allergies, kefir is also more useful than cow's and goat's milk. These types of milk can cause cross-allergies. Kefir is a hypoallergenic product.
Those who want to lose weight will need kefir in their diet. Firstly, as a low-calorie product, and, secondly, as an assistant in the normalization of digestion in a strict diet.
