What are the health benefits of kefir made by Lifeway Foods, Inc.?
The Extraordinary Health Benefits of Kefir by Kristie Leong MD, Apr 11, 2008 Kefir is a fermented milk product with a sweet, yet tangy taste. It’s also being touted for its amazing health benefits. As people become more aware of the role foods can play in their quest for better health, the challenge to find healthier alternatives to the traditional Western diet becomes important. One ancient food product that is being embraced for its apparent health benefits is kefir. Kefir is a fermented milk product that originates from the Caucasus Mountains in the former Soviet Union where it was used in ancient times to treat a variety of health related problems ranging from digestive disorders to infectious processes such as tuberculosis. Now, the Western world is starting to discover and embrace the apparent health benefits of kefir. Kefir is made by adding a complex of yeast and bacteria to milk which are known as grains. These grains multiply as the milk undergoes fermentation which, in turn,
