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Definition of kefir
: a beverage of fermented cow's milk
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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.
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Probiotics can be found in foods such as kombucha, kefir, sauerkraut, yogurt, miso, kimchi, natto, and even chips and popcorn.
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Yogurt and kefir products contain live, active cultures, as do fermented foods like kimchi, miso, and sauerkraut.
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Piattoni’s breakfast was also the origin of the pear kefir ashwagandha soda, a sparkling pear nectar with notes of malt and maple.
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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.
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Leafy greens like kale are the best source of calcium, but sardines, broccoli and high-quality yogurt or kefir are good options.
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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.
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Fermented dairy foods contain probiotics, such as kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles and yogurt.
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Origin and Etymology of kefir
Russian
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