kefir

noun ke·fir \ ke-ˈfir ; ˈkē-fər , ˈke- \

Definition of kefir

:a beverage of fermented cow's milk

Recent Examples of kefir from the Web

Roasted tomatoes and halved gooseberries nestle in a pool of kefir and roasted kale oil; avocado wedges rolled in roasted seeds and nuts are separated by sorrel leaves; pea tips and tendrils garnish a stack of fried cheese dumplings.

— garrett snyder, Los Angeles Magazine, "The Los Angeles Magazine Hot Restaurant List for July 2017," 18 July 2017
Probiotics can be found in foods such as kombucha, kefir, sauerkraut, yogurt, miso, kimchi, natto, and even chips and popcorn.

— elise deming, rdn, Philly.com, "The latest trends in natural and organic foods," 18 July 2017
The beneficial health properties of kefir and other dairy products were a part of folklore until the idea of probiotics arose.

— jacqueline howard, CNN, "Health effects of probiotics: Where do we stand?," 13 July 2017
Yogurt and kefir products contain live, active cultures, as do fermented foods like kimchi, miso, and sauerkraut.

— liz krieger, Harper's BAZAAR, "The New Way to Lose Weight Involves Healing Your Gut," 26 June 2017
Piattoni’s breakfast was also the origin of the pear kefir ashwagandha soda, a sparkling pear nectar with notes of malt and maple.

— rachelle robinett, Bon Appetit, "This Brooklyn Chef Is Redefining Healthy Restaurant Food," 14 June 2017
Another must-try is the roasted wheat with aniseed and hazelnut for dessert, which goes perfectly with one of the kitchen’s non-alcoholic drinks, such as apple juice kefir or green tea kombucha.

— jessica jungbauer, Condé Nast Traveler, "Where to Eat in Berlin Right Now," 12 June 2017
Leafy greens like kale are the best source of calcium, but sardines, broccoli and high-quality yogurt or kefir are good options.

— natalie parish,, star-telegram.com, "Osteoporosis: Preventing bone loss is critical to health and longevity," 30 May 2017
Foods with probiotics – i.e. kefir, yogurt, sauerkraut Probiotics are bacteria living in our intestines and known for aiding in digestion, boosting the immune system and cleaning our gut.

— sean rossman, USA TODAY, "These foods will boost your mood and make you happy," 9 May 2017

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