Basics
True or False: Kefir is a drink made from fermented milk from a cow, goat or sheep.
True!
True or false: dairy-free versions of Kefir exist
True! However, they don't have the same nutritional profile and benefits.
True or false: Kefir is a type of yogurt
False! There is no such thing as Kefir yogurt, but Kefir is often compared to yogurt and is similar.
True or false: Kefir is high in fiber
False. Kefir does not have any fiber in it. (but our fiber line certainly does ;) !)
Kefir's probiotics & nutrients support digestive & gut health. How many strains of bacteria do you think it has?
61 strains! These powerful microorganisms may help treat & prevent gastrointestinal diseases such as IBS.
Kefir is _________.
a) high in lactose
b) low in lactose
b) low in lactose
Drinking Kefir may help improve lactose digestion & intolerance!
Kefir is made from fermented milk. What else can Kefir be made from?
Water!
Water Kefir is similar to milk Kefir but has a water base instead.
Which tends to have more sugar - Kefir or yogurt?
Yogurt tends to have more sugar!
On average, in 1 cup of Kefir, you can expect to have ___ grams of protein.
a) 5 grams
b) 9 grams
c)17 grams
b) 9 grams of protein
Kefir can improve heart health in which of the following ways?
a) lowers blood pressure
b) manages cholesterol levels
c) improves triglycerides (fats in blood)
d) all of the above
d) all of the above! How great is that?
Where do historians believe Kefir originated from?
a) Eastern Europe
b) East Asia
c) South Asia
d) Middle East
a) Eastern Europe
Historians believe Kefir originated centuries ago in the Caucasus Mountains near present-day Turkey!
What is raw Kefir?
Raw Kefir is made from raw milk (unpasteurized). Studies show that raw milk Kefir has specific beneficial bacteria & yeast that aren't in pasteurized milk Kefir.
Which statement is false?
a) Kefir has only bacteria, yogurt has bacteria and yeast
b) Kefir's consistency is thinner than yogurt
c) Kefir and yogurt contain different types of good bacteria
d) Both Kefir and yogurt make great bases for smoothies
a) Kefir has both bacteria and yeast while yogurt only has bacteria!
You can find all the following in Kefir except which one?
a) Calcium
b) Protein
c) Vitamin D
d) Vitamin A
d) Vitamin A
Vitamin A plays an essential role in growth and immune function.
Kefir can improve bone health and reduces risk of osteoporosis. Can you name 1 bone-building nutrient? (Hint: think of vitamins)