10 Foods Good for Digestion
Digestive Food #6: Kefir
Kefir is a type of probiotic drink made from a combination of yeast and bacteria that tastes thick and tangy. It is usually drank after a meal to aid in digestion. One study suggests that drinking around 7 ounces of kefir per day for six weeks can help decrease inflammation in the body, thus helping with prevention of chronic disease.
One cup of plain kefir can help promote motility of the bowels and relieve an upset stomach. The bacteria and yeast, unlike that of yogurt, can colonize in the gastrointestinal tract and stay there. Kefir also contains B vitamins and tryptophan, which help reduce stress and have a calming effect.
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