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Which are the benefits of using kefir in my diet?
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Probiotic, vits,min: Kefir is a fermented dairy product, similar to but different from yogurt. Both will have probiotic (gut friendly)bacteria, are low lactose dairy (bacteria digest some of the lactose), good source of protein, calcium, magnesium , b6, b12, phosphorus; tasty and nutritious. Drink up!
Answered 11/28/2018
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Kefit: Kefir provides healthy probiotics (like Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, & Bifidobacterium, bacteria & yeast. It contains: Vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12, C & K, a well as minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, manganese & copper as well as amino acids like lysine, phenylalanine, tryptophan, methionine & valine. It helps to aid digestion/ gut health & immunity.
Answered 1/13/2021
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