How much alcohol in kefir?

Homeland kefir is the North Caucasus. Residents of the country for a long time kept a secret recipe for its manufacture.But today, everywhere in the diet of many people kefir has a strong place. And not without reason kefir is given every evening to children in summer camps and to patients in hospitals - this tasty healthy drink has a lot of advantages and healing properties.

Get kefir from milk by adding yeast from kefir fungi. In kefir fungi various microorganisms, dairy yeast and lactobacilli coexist. In the process of lactic acid and alcoholic fermentation, a familiar dairy drink is formed to all of us.

Bacteria kefir fungi have a high viability, they are not destroyed by gastric juice, and they enter the intestine. These bacteria are a natural component of the intestinal microflora, therefore, pathogenic bacteria die under their influence, and the intestinal microflora is restored. This action is based on the recommendation of doctors to use kefir for dysbacteriosis after a course of antibiotics to normalize the metabolism.

The drink is often introduced into the composition of various diets, for example, in the well-known kefir diet for weight loss, since it contains only 4% of carbohydrates, 3% of proteins. The average fat content is only 2.5%, and even in fatty yogurt it is 4.7%. Calorie kefir, depending on the fat content - 30-50 kcal per 100 g

In addition to good bacteria, the drink contains many vitamins (A, C, E, group B, PP, D, K) and trace elements (calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, molybdenum), which are involved in the metabolic processes of the human body . Manufacturers often enrich the composition with selenium, fluorine, iodine and other substances.

Kefir is indispensable for many diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver. It is used as a treatment for constipation.

The use of kefir supplies the body with vitamins A and E, which, being excellent antioxidants, protect against the harmful effects of the environment, resist the aging process. Vitamin PP, available in the drink, regulates the activity of the nervous system.

The source of easily digestible calcium is milk, but some people do not have enough lactose splitting enzyme and cannot consume milk. This condition is often seen in older people. In these situations, kefir comes to the rescue. The presence of calcium and fluorine makes it a preventive measure of osteoporosis, caries.

Regular consumption of the drink reduces the risk of atherosclerosis, improves immunity. Due to the abundance of substances that are useful for the skin, kefir is also used in cosmetology. Washing kefir will suit any skin, on its basis there are many masks. One of his actions is skin lightening and whitening of age spots.

Especially good kefir for oily skin prone to the formation of acne. It is applied in the evening after washing with a cotton swab on the face and left overnight, and it can also be used on inflamed areas. For several applications, it is able to remove inflammation and heal problem skin, significantly improving its appearance. The fatter the skin, the more sour should be kefir.

Although kefir has many remarkable properties, sometimes it needs to be treated with caution:

• first of all, it is an individual intolerance of the product;
• in some people, fresh one-day kefir can cause an upset stomach;
• it is not recommended to drink kefir in case of exacerbations of gastritis, pancreatitis, peptic ulcer;
• should refrain from sour drink to people with high levels of acidity of the stomach.

Since kefir is produced not only by lactic fermentation, but also by alcohol, alcohol is contained in it. However, the question of whether to rank the product as a low-alcohol beverage should be clarified.

Sometimes in the press or on the Internet you can see the publications in which kefir is strongly recommended not to give to children, as it contains alcohol. But you need to carefully consider the numbers, some facts and relate them to common sense.

In the human body there is always a certain amount of ethanol, it is formed during the processes of exchange reactions at the cellular level during the processing of incoming food. Its quantity is negligible - on average 8-10 g are produced per day. This quantity can increase or decrease depending on the composition of the food in the body, on the existing diseases, on the psycho-emotional and physical condition of the person. Alcohol is needed by the body to provide it with energy for other metabolic reactions. That is, it does not accumulate, but is constantly consumed, and its small amount will not register either the analysis or the instrument.

Another interesting fact - alcohol is found in many foods. There is it in rye bread, fruits and berries, juices, especially in apple, blackcurrant, grape. In the latter, the figure may be 0.35%.

As for kefir, the alcohol content in it ranges from 0.2 to 0.6%, depending on its freshness:

• one-day - up to 0.2%;
• two days - up to 0.4%;
• three days - 0.6%.

These percentages can hardly be considered seriously. To get a dose of alcohol, which is contained in a glass of wine with a strength of 16 degrees (150 g), you will have to drink 6-7 liters of two-day kefir.

Many people drink kefir on an empty stomach or before bedtime. But because of the insignificant content of ethyl alcohol, there is no need to talk about painful addiction.

In this case, there is no talk of physiological addiction, when the product is embedded in the food chain of metabolism, and it is difficult to manage without it, since a withdrawal syndrome occurs. Drinking kefir is a good habit, sometimes looking like a ritual.

The use of the product in the morning will wake up the body, saturate it with protein, will give the necessary energy. The morning portion helps to lose weight, relieves constipation, starting the process of digestion. However, you should not drink kefir in the morning for people whose stomach is prone to frustration.

Many people complain that they can not sleep without dinner, so they develop the habit of drinking yogurt before bedtime. It is also not devoid of common sense. The drink is quite capable of replacing a light dinner, without overloading the digestive system, not contributing to the accumulation of fatty deposits on the body. It is quickly absorbed by the body, and in addition, it will help to digest the food that has been received during the day, will have a calming effect on the nervous system, and therefore will provide a faster bedtime and better sleep.

Kefir - a great drink, and a healthy person can drink it at any time. Just do not need to eat it cold - it will bring the greatest benefit at room temperature. However, there are nuances that should be followed if you are pursuing certain goals.

Kefir on an empty stomach is useful to drink with dysbiosis, after a course of antibiotics - it will have a better effect on the intestinal microflora. However, do not do this to people suffering from heartburn. And also do not need kefir drink any medication.

If you want to lose weight, kefir will be useful in the morning and in the evening. In the morning, waking up the body, it activates the metabolism, and in the evening it will avoid overeating, speed up digestion. To increase the rate of metabolic processes, you can optionally add a pinch of cinnamon, a teaspoon of honey, a lemon slice, a tablespoon of chopped ginger root.

Kefir is compatible with many foods, there is even compatibility with alcohol.Drunk fatty kefir an hour before the feast will protect the gastric mucosa from exposure to alcohol. If you have not taken protective measures, and the head hurts in the morning, kefir after the party will be most welcome. It is a good remedy that is recommended after alcohol poisoning. Sour milk drink, speeding up metabolic processes, will help get rid of such unpleasant symptoms as headache, nausea, dizziness. The drink well quenches thirst, which is especially strong after taking large doses of alcohol. With some diuretic effect, it will contribute to the elimination of toxins from the body, increase tone.

Although a fermented milk product helps to overcome the consequences of alcohol poisoning, you should not abuse it - too much can cause diarrhea, stomach problems.

For the same reason, do not eat kefir after beer - for some people it will produce a laxative effect.

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