I started drinking kefir every day (and making it myself), here’s what changed

I now better like the taste of homemade kefir, but are there any health differences? “Homemade kefir generally has a higher number and greater diversity of microbes than most of the varieties purchased in stores, which are often pasteurized or contain fewer strains,” said the scientist of the microbiome, nutritionist and author Dr Emily Leeming. “When buying Kéfir ready, search for options with live cultures and no unnecessary added sugar,” she adds.
Kefir is also available in different varieties, including for those who cannot tolerate or do not want to drink milk: “There is kefir of traditional milk, but also coconut kefir and water kefir, which are without dairy products and therefore adapted to people with lactose intolerance or vegans.”
When is it best to drink kefir?
Some people report better tolerance if they drink their kefir in the morning on an empty stomach. However, as I cannot be excited by a cold milk drink in the morning, I usually drink my kefir after a meal like a refreshing dessert. This helps me digest heavy meals and, despite the amount of milk, often raises the feeling of fullness. I realize that I do something good for my intestines.
I now drink 250 to 300 ml per day. However, if you have never drunk kefir before, you should start with 100 ml per day so that your body gradually gets used to new intestinal bacteria.
I noticed this difference since I had to drink kefir every day
He made a difference in terms of digestion and bloating. I feel like I can better absorb food and not complain for minutes or hours after my stomach hurts when I ate a little too much or too heavy. This has an effect on my well-being. So far, I have not noticed any differences, but I like the manufacturing process, and the drink is very good, and works in my body in favor of my health. These are enough reasons for me to continue.
Kefir can affect memory
By the way, according to the researcher, there is a reason why kefir is so popular among all fermented foods: “Kefir is best sought after all fermented foods and is therefore a great way to start with fermented foods”. In addition, according to Leeming, new research suggests that Kefir can also support the brain function, in particular relational memory – “the type of memory you use to remind you where you have left your keys or the faces of people”.
But other fermented foods such as yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut and kombucha also contain living microbes, “although their microbial content varies”. Although yogurt is often compared to kefir, kefir generally contains a wider spectrum of bacteria and yeasts. To maximize healthy advantages, however, the variety makes all the difference: “If you are looking for intestinal health benefits, a variety of fermented foods is a good approach, because everyone offers a slightly different mixture of microbes for your intestinal microbiome.”
This article appeared for the first time on vogue.de
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