Beneficial Bacteria

     Moderation is key; I am a moderate health freak. Although I need my fix of chocolate and carbs....I still find time for nutrition. Yes, the key word is nutrition. Starving yourself is not fun, cool, or healthy...and you will end up looking gross. Health is sexy. I encourage eating at all times. The key to health (and life in general) is moderation. 


    I have several health obsessions at the moment, which include: breakfast smoothies...kale...chia seeds...almonds...coconut oil...and Kefir. Kefir is quite interesting and new to me. My co-workers have raved about it, so I decided to bring it into my life. 

      Kefir is basically a yogurt drink. It contains beneficial yeast and friendly probiotic bacteria. The body needs good bacteria for optimal health. Kefir contains valuable vitamins, minerals, and protein. It is amazing for the digestive system; a healthy digestive tract is essential to one's health and has a huge impact on the immune system!


"It has been used to help patients suffering from AIDS, chronic fatigue syndrome, herpes, and cancer. Its tranquilizing effect on the nervous system has benefited many who suffer from sleep disorders, depression, and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)." -Kefir Info


      As you can see...Kefir has infinite benefits. You can drink it by itself, blend it into a smoothie...pour it over granola or fruit...you can consume it any way you'd like. I like drinking it at night because at times I have found that it makes me sleepy. 


      My only advice would be...and I learned this the hard way....do not over-do it. Moderation is key. I enjoyed the drink so much to the point that I was drinking 2-3 glasses a day. Don't do this. Your stomach will be in pain. You will not be happy. When I yelled at my coworkers for poisoning me...they asked how much I drank of it and when I told them the amount, they made fun of me for the rest of the shift. Lesson learned. One glass (AT MOST) per day is perfect. 


      There are many brands of Kefir but I like the one in the photo above. It tastes great, it's reasonably priced, and there are many flavor options to choose from- variety is fun.


      Health is fun-enjoy! K bye