Kefir is a unique cultured dairy product that is one of the most probiotic rich foods on the planet and has incredible medicinal benefits for healing issues like leaky gut. Its unique name comes from the Turkish word “keif”, which means “good feeling”.

For centuries, it has been used in European and Asian folk medicine due to the wide variety of conditions it has been known to cure. When made correctly, it is worth including it into one’s regular natural health regimen.

Originally Published by Dr. Axe

Kefir is a fermented milk product (cow, goat or sheep milk) that tastes like a drinkable yogurt. It contains high levels of vitamin B12, calcium, magnesium, vitamin K2, biotin, folate, enzymes and probiotics.  Because kefir does not have a standardized nutrition content, the content values can vary based on the cows, cultures, and region where it is produced. Yet even with the range in values, kefir has superior nutrition.

Because of Kefir’s unique set of nutrients it has been show to benefit the body in 7 main ways:

1. Boost Immunity
2. Heal Inflammatory Bowel Disease
3. Build Bone Density
4. Fight Allergies
5. Improve Lactose Digestion
6. Kill Candida
7. Support Detoxification

And these are just a few of the benefits of consuming kefir daily.

At this point you may be wondering: why would we want to eat foods with bacteria in them? Don’t people take antibiotics to kill the bacteria so that they can feel better?

Living in the American “antibacterial” culture, where hand sanitizer is only an arm’s length away, it may seem like suicide for people to knowingly eat foods or drink beverages filled with microorganisms. However, nothing could be further from the truth! The key to understanding this is to learn a little bit about your gut.

Continue reading here to learn more about the different types of Kefir and its probiotic content.

Have you tried Kefir? Do you have any other tips on how to prepare it or drink it? Let us know!