Types of Kefir

Posted by TTN Palawan on Sep 29, 2018

Because Kefir is a nutrient-dense food that also contains probiotics which is beneficial to overall well being, it is in many health articles or health blogs' topic.

If you are somebody who is aiming to carry out a healthy lifestyle by taking healthy diet and lifestyle, you probably have heard of Kefir. And you probably have thought to give it a try or switch from taking yogurt to Kefir...since the good bacterias found in kefir actually colonize in the intestinal tract compared to yogurt's that is just passing it by!

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Lactose Intolerant?
This is not a problem if lactose happens to not sit nicely in your tummy. Like yogurt, kefir can be made with either milk or other type of liquids. The following the two types of Kefir:

Milk Kefir
The most popular, and safe to say, the most traditional type of either kefir or yogurt. To make milk kefir, you must use a milk kefir starter or grain. You can use fresh cow's, goat's or sheep's milk to make this drink. Some people also use full-fat UHT milk or add milk powder on their batch. The advantage: milk contains calcium that is good for the bones and quality protein that helps build muscles and is essential for recovery for those who are seriously training for fitness or sports.
For vegetarians and vegans, coconut milk, other nut kinds of milk like almond milk, and soy milk can be used as well.
Water Kefir
Water kefir is made using a water kefir grain. The types of liquid that you can use to make this drink can be any of the following: water, coconut water, and your choice of fruit juices. Water Kefir is perfect for people who have problems with lactose. Although water kefir has lesser strains of bacteria compared to milk kefir, it still has more compared to other fermented food products such as yogurt and buttermilk. Water kefir is also popular with kids as you can make this health drink more fun with the variety of fruit juices that you can use that also adds a sweet taste to it, which, kids and adults alike love.

Whatever your taste or preference, you can enjoy the many benefits this health drink is offering with the types that are available. All we can say is -- enjoy your kefir!