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Kefir anybody?

post #1 of 9
4/10/11 at 11:08pm
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Saw it at the grocery store, and it looked interesting. It is certainly tasty, but I was wondering if the purported nutritional benefits are all they're cracked up to be.
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post #2 of 9
4/10/11 at 11:40pm
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Originally Posted by CunningSmeagol View Post
Saw it at the grocery store, and it looked interesting. It is certainly tasty, but I was wondering if the purported nutritional benefits are all they're cracked up to be.

The vitamins (like K2) in fermented foods like kefir become more plentiful or more concentrated (either by breaking down the food or by virtue of the bacteria outputting more nutrients), and more bioavailable.

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/1...985.x/abstract
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post #3 of 9
4/10/11 at 11:49pm
Somebody just linked a study in H&B. My life is complete.
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post #4 of 9
4/10/11 at 11:58pm
I love it. I like the kinds with some fruit in them, the straight stuff is a little too tangy for me to handle in the morning. I try to get it without any/much added sugar though.
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post #5 of 9
4/11/11 at 12:01am
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I love it. I like the kinds with some fruit in them, the straight stuff is a little too tangy for me to handle in the morning. I try to get it without any/much added sugar though.
Try swirling in some nut butter. You may also try full-fat greek yogurt if kefir is too tangy.
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post #6 of 9
4/11/11 at 12:27am
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Try swirling in some nut butter. You may also try full-fat greek yogurt if kefir is too tangy.

I alternate between Greek and kefir, try not to burn out on either one. Both good stuff.

Not sure how I'd like it with nut butter in it though
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post #7 of 9
4/11/11 at 12:37am
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Not sure how I'd like it with nut butter in it though
It actually adds a nice texture. I might recommend this line of products (you can find them at Whole Foods): http://livesuperfoods.com/artisana-m...ew-butter.html http://livesuperfoods.com/artisana-coconut-butter.html All of them are very delicious in yogurt, especially the coconut.
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post #8 of 9
4/11/11 at 12:55am
I keep drinking keffir all my life - good stuff - strongly recommend.
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post #9 of 9
4/11/11 at 10:04am
I eat it every morning with some unsweetened muesli. Good stuff. The Scandinavians and Slavs eat similar things all the time. If it wasn't for all the vodka, I am sure it would do miracles.
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