Kefir

Have you heard of it? Neither had I until a few months ago.

What is Kefir?
(copied from www.kefir.net)


Kefir’s tart and refreshing flavor is similar to a drinking-style yogurt, but it contains beneficial yeast as well as friendly ‘probiotic’ bacteria found in yogurt. The naturally occurring bacteria and yeast in kefir combine symbiotically to give superior health benefits when consumed regularly. It is loaded with valuable vitamins and minerals and contains easily digestible complete proteins.

For the lactose intolerant, kefir’s abundance of beneficial yeast and bacteria provide lactase, an enzyme which consumes most of the lactose left after the culturing process
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Around Christmas time, my mom was trying to encourage Sundee and I to try this 17 day "diet" with her to help us jump start the new year more healthy.  It included adding probitocs to our diet.  Well, 2 months later, I finally gave it a whirl.

I bought some plain/unsweetened Kefir at Trader Joe's. ($2.99). In 1 cup it has 120 calories, 2.5g fat, 11g carbs, 3g fiber, 8g sugar, and 14g protein. Along with the beneficial probiotic bacteria mentioned above.

Here is the recipe for the smoothie I made. It was sooooo delicious.

In blender add:

• 1/2 cup Kefir
• 3/4 cup frozen blueberries
• 1/2 frozen banana
• 1 tsp splenda

Blend until smooth.

I dare you to try it!