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Kefir Grains and its Nutrition Contents

Most people have heard of yogurt, which provide "good" bacteria for our body. Over the last few years, another drink is making its mark, Kefir. As shown in the Google trend until 1st Jun 2016, the term "kefir" popularity have more than doubled since the year 2005.

What is Kefir?

Kefir is prepared as a drink from kefir grains with either a milk or water base. These kefir grains are cultured from yeast and bacteria. The orginal kefir grains required addition of sweeteners to be acceptable for consumption. In 2004, only after strains developed with kefir yeast, the flavour itself became more acceptable and there were an increase in its awareness as a health drink.

Just to summarise the many articles I have been reading.
Kefir converts normal processed milk bought off the store into a living food.

Who consumes Kefir regularly? 

Its known to have help those with
  1. Immune system disorders
  2. Hyper allergy
  3. Sleeping disorder
  4. Depressions
  5. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Around the world, including Malaysia, there are many who would grow or "breed" their Kefir grains. There are also communities who actively prepare and share these grains, freely. Generally, you would still need to be careful and best to be familiar with a person before receiving some of their free stuff. Even if its given out free with the best of intentions.

For those who are in the main capital of Malaysia, try out some Kefir from the online shop at HarmonyShades.



Known nutrition contents

Per serving of 175ml provides % of RDA as below;
  • Calories: 90
  • Protein: 12%
  • Calcium: 21%
  • Phosphorus: 20%
  • Magnesium: 5%
  • Vitamin A: 4%
  • Riboflavin (B2): 19%
  • Vitamin B12: 14%


References
[1] Glenn R. Gibson. Food Science and Technology Bulleting: Fu, Volume 2.
[2] http://kreyolcuisine.com/nutritionfact.asp?aliment=159&nom_aliment=Kefir,%20plain
[3] http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/09/12/kefir-benefits_n_3914818.html.
[4] http://www.thewalkingencyclopedia.com/kefir .
[5] http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/healthyeating/11652002/Is-kefir-the-trendy-new-health-drink-in-town.html .
[6] https://authoritynutrition.com/9-health-benefits-of-kefir/ 
[7] https://www.caloriecount.com/calories-liberty-kefir-plain-i84981
[8] http://www.kefir.net/kefir-benefits .
[9] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kefir


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