Peculiarities of kefir consumption on an empty stomach

Kefir is one of the most used fermented milk products. Many people know about its useful properties firsthand.In this article, we will consider whether to drink this drink on an empty stomach or it is better to drink it at night, and also consider the possible restrictions for such a regime.

This drink is made by fermenting pasteurized milk, which is possible due to the addition of kefir fungus. During the ripening of the drink, live bacteria that are useful for the human body are generated in it.

In addition, the composition of fermented milk product contains the same beneficial trace elements as in milk. Kefir is rich in calcium and magnesium, sodium and manganese, iron, phosphorus and copper. Many in the product and vitamins. First of all, these are vitamins of group B, also A and E, C, PP. The product has a high content of well-digested proteins, whose share is 80%, while the content of fats and carbohydrates in kefir is low. Because of this, dairy products can be attributed to dietary foods.

Due to the properties of kefir drink, it can have a beneficial effect on the work of the gastrointestinal tract and the organism as a whole, for which it is often recommended for use by doctors and nutritionists. And this should be done on an empty stomach after the morning awakening. Compliance with testimony on the use of kefir contributes to the following processes.

• Improvement of digestive processes due to the influence of bifidus and lactobacilli contained in kefir. They survive in the gastric juice, and are able to reach the intestines, which are cleaned and disinfected with their help. The drink can excrete toxic toxins and slags, and also prevents the occurrence and development of pathogenic microorganisms.
• A kefir drunk on an empty stomach helps speed up the metabolism, which is very important for people on a diet. In addition, it quenches hunger, while being a low calorie food.
• If you take the habit of drinking kefir drink in the morning every day, it will help a person suffering from lactose intolerance. Such a good habit will allow after a while to begin to use milk without damage to health.
• For people involved in sports, it is very important during the first meal to get enough nutrients, especially protein. It is the use of fermented milk product for breakfast that will give the body an easily digestible protein.
• The benefits of the use of kefir in the morning is also noted for people with an unbalanced nervous system. The drink has a calming effect, relieves tension and adjusts to productive activities during the day.

Sour milk drink becomes the basis of nutrition in many diseases of adults and children. To use this product should be with dysbiosis or allergies to certain products, low hemoglobin and rickets, pneumonia. Benefit from the inclusion in the diet of kefir while reducing appetite due to past illness. He will also restore the intestinal microflora after prolonged use of antibiotics. With a low level of acidity, you should also drink this product, because it helps calcium, iron and vitamins to be well absorbed due to the creation of an acidic environment.

However, use this drink useful not only in the morning, but also at night. Especially this advice is relevant for people on a diet. The fact is that kefir is rich in calcium, which regulates the process of fat metabolism, which has a positive effect on weight loss.

At the time of the decision to introduce a new food habit, such as eating a fermented milk product on an empty stomach, one should analyze the state of one's health. If there are any diseases, you should immediately contact a specialist for recommendations.

In diseases such as an ulcer, increased acidity of the stomach, pancreatitis, or a tendency to diarrhea, a fermented milk drink drunk on an empty stomach is an irritant for the stomach walls. The digestive process becomes difficult, and the body absorbs less nutrients.

Kefir is not recommended for babies until they reach the age of one. The fact is that the imperfect digestive system may not cope with the large number of live bacteria present in the drink.

Kefir contains a small amount of ethanol - about 0.07% per 100 grams of product. As a consequence, you should not use this drink immediately before driving, so as not to have problems with traffic police inspectors. Also, because of the alcohol content of the drink should not be used by professional athletes and people suffering from alcohol dependence. With care you need to drink kefir for pregnant and lactating women.

Do not choose as a morning drink product with preservatives, which can be stored for 10 days. Do not benefit from the use of low-fat yogurt, as milk protein is not absorbed by the body without the presence of lipids.

This drink should not be consumed even completely healthy people. It strengthens the stool and can provoke fermentation in the human stomach.

In order for all the beneficial properties of a fermented milk drink to be fully revealed, you should drink the product only at room temperature. Kefir, taken directly from the refrigerator, after entering the body instantly passes through the stomach, slowing down the process of digestion.

Sour milk drink goes well with those products that are capable, like himself, to accelerate metabolism. To such food can be attributed cinnamon and natural honey. People on a diet drink with the addition of these components allows you to dull the feeling of hunger and refrain from additional calories. For a 300 gram portion of kefir, take a tablespoon of honey and one stick of cinnamon. Also in the diet cocktail you can add a couple of strawberries.

A full and delicious breakfast can be obtained by mixing kefir drink with pieces of fruit or berries, as well as nuts in a shredded form. This dish will quickly saturate the body with vitamins and start the process of digestion, while gently enveloping the mucous walls of the stomach.

To make a drink, you need to take:

• two peaches;
• a glass of kefir;
• 100 grams of low fat sour cream;
• 10-15 peanuts;
• tablespoon of honey.

You should turn the fruit pulp into a puree, and chop the nuts in a blender or coffee grinder. The mixture is filled with kefir and sour cream, honey is added for sweetness. This delicacy will appeal to not only adults but also children.

Another useful allies fermented milk breakfast - bran in any form or flaxseeds. A mixture of a teaspoon of dry matter and a cup of kefir, taken on an empty stomach, will solve problems with constipation, gently freeing the intestines from toxins and toxic substances. Drink with flaxseed can be made more high-calorie, which will not starve until dinner. To do this, add mashed banana to it, you can also sweeten the dish a little.

Fill the body with vitamins, change the complexion and condition of the skin, as well as help get rid of a couple of extra pounds of kefir product in combination with chopped greens. As an additive, you can use cilantro, parsley, dill, basil, celery and other herbs. For a glass of drink, just take a few tablespoons of greens. Leave the resulting mass to infuse for 15 minutes, after which it can be drunk.

As you know, the most healthy foods with high taste are those prepared at home. It is a homemade sour milk drink that contains live bacteria in sufficient quantity to maintain intestinal health. And to prepare this product at home is not so problematic.

The first method assumes the presence of fresh kefir from the store and milk. It should be poured into a container of 100 ml of milk, adding 2 spoons of kefir to each serving. All products must be at room temperature when mixed. Insist kefir should be in a warm place from 1 to 2 days. To prepare new portions of the drink, you can use the previously obtained product. Only the ferment should be changed once a week, because through this time the live bacteria are prone to death, which means that the benefit of the drink is lost.

Another recipe for making kefir involves the use of kefir fungus. You can ask him among friends or buy. If it is impossible to find exactly kefir fungus, you can use live bacteria purchased in a pharmacy in the form of a dry powder. Products are taken in the following ratio - 1 tablespoon of kefir starter is diluted in a liter of milk. Before you begin to ferment the milk, bring it to a boil and cool it to destroy all the harmful bacteria. Put the cooked mixture to insist in a dark place for a day, and cover it with gauze or cotton cloth. Lids are not recommended, as bacteria die from oxygen starvation.

After 10 hours, mix the contents of the jar. After 15-20 hours, check if kefir is ready. If yes, then it should be drained into a clean container, and when using a fungus, take it out and rinse with clean water, then pour over milk again. As the fungus grows, large inflorescences should be separated. If the fungus is not reused, it can be put in the refrigerator, filled with water. So it can stand up to a week.

Another recipe for making kefir at home, see the following video.