Yes, indeed, experts say that fermented milk products are completely absorbed. The same cannot be said for milk. In an hour, it is absorbed by our body by only 32%.
According to statistics, milk very often causes all sorts of allergic reactions. Elderly people very often have an aversion to the carbohydrate lactose, which is found in milk and dairy products.
Fermented milk products, including milk, supply our body with protein and calcium. These two main components are essential for the functioning of the cardiovascular and nervous systems, strengthen our bones and protect against fractures.
Fermented milk products contain a huge amount of bifidobacteria. These powerful “warriors” are constantly fighting against harmful microorganisms that enter our body.
Doctors say that after a couple of weeks of consuming these products, the functioning of the intestines, liver and kidneys normalizes in our body. Fermented milk products are useful for those people who complain of dysbiosis, constipation and colitis. If doctors have prescribed you to take antibiotics, then do not forget to use fermented milk products with them, because they reduce the negative effect of antibiotics on beneficial intestinal bacteria.
Kefir and all kinds of this drink, for example, biokefir or bifidok, are the most useful, because they contain B vitamins, as well as yeast and beneficial microorganisms.
Low-fat kefir should be consumed by people who are overweight. This drink normalizes metabolism and bowel function. Kefir also improves memory.
Many caring parents often pay attention to the content of ethyl alcohol in kefir. And they think about whether it is possible to give it to their children. Yes, indeed, kefir contains a certain percentage of alcohol. Its level will be determined by the expiration date. For example, kefir, which is on the counter all day, contains 0,07% ethyl alcohol, and three-day kefir – 0,88%. It is not recommended to use kefir for those people who suffer from epilepsy. There are also some recommendations for children. Once upon a time, doctors allowed feeding children with kefir, starting from the age of two months. But after many studies, it turned out that this drink is harmful for infants, as it reduces the level of iron in a young body. Minor bleeding can also be a consequence of the use of kefir, because it has a high level of acid, alcohol, yeast. And this is a very large load for the infant’s stomach, which has not yet been fully formed. Therefore, kefir can be given to children only at the age of one and only 200 ml per day.
Recently, one more fermented milk “relative” – yogurt, has shone on the shelves of large supermarkets and small shops. This product, in contrast to kefir, has a low acidity, which is its greatest advantage. It should be noted that not all yoghurts are healthy. You need to carefully peer at the label so as not to risk your health. Only those yoghurts that have not been heat treated are useful. They can be distinguished from the rest by their insignificant shelf life.
It is important to know that the most delicious and healthy are homemade dairy products. They have more bifidobacteria than store-bought yoghurts.
For those looking to make homemade yoghurt, special yoghurt makers are on sale today. They are affordable, easy to use, and do not take up too much space in the kitchen. The product prepared in such a yogurt maker is enough for one adult for a week. There are special portioned jars. For preparation, you will need milk and sourdough or a jar of natural yogurt from the store. Spending a little money on buying a yogurt maker will save you money on buying little-use store yoghurts. In addition, it will come in handy if there is a child or an elderly person in the house.
Do not forget that chocolate and flour products, as well as fruits, should not be washed down with kefir or yogurt. These foods do not mix well and significantly increase the stress on the stomach.
We hope that after reading our article, you will learn something new for yourself or find the reason for your poor health. But most importantly, you will learn about the benefits of fermented milk products, which, perhaps, still did not like.