Kefir Benefits & Nutrition
Kefir benefits: nutrition per 100 ml (41 kcal), how much to drink a day, who should be careful and the best season in India. Also called Fermented milk.
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Fermented milk · Teas & drinks
- 41 kcalenergy
- 3.8 gprotein
- 0 gfibre
- Year-roundbest season in India
Per 100 ml (low-fat, plain, per 100 ml) 🟢 In season now
Health benefits of kefir
- Contains a wider range of live cultures than most curds.
- A good source of protein and calcium.
- Fermentation lowers lactose, so some people with lactose intolerance tolerate it better.
How to eat it
Drink plain or blend with fruit; make at home with kefir grains and milk.
How much a day: 1 glass (about 200 ml).
Who should be careful
- Weakened immune system: ask your doctor before consuming live-culture drinks.
- Flavoured kefir can contain a lot of added sugar.
Best season in India
Year-round. See the month-by-month seasonal chart →
Frequently asked questions
What are the health benefits of kefir?
Contains a wider range of live cultures than most curds. A good source of protein and calcium. Fermentation lowers lactose, so some people with lactose intolerance tolerate it better.
How much kefir can I have a day?
1 glass (about 200 ml). Drink plain or blend with fruit; make at home with kefir grains and milk.
Who should be careful with kefir?
Weakened immune system: ask your doctor before consuming live-culture drinks. Flavoured kefir can contain a lot of added sugar.
When is kefir in season in India?
Year-round.
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