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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Emilie Lavinia

I drank kefir for a month and it made me feel like a superhuman – what’s the secret behind this gut-friendly drink?

While the plant-based revolution might have reduced the amount of lactose in our diets, certain dairy-based foods are making a comeback in the name of good health, and kefir is one of them.

I used to think of kefir as one of those slightly icky health foods – probably incredibly good for you but mildly gross. Fermented yogurt? Not the sexiest foodstuff. So despite it being recommended by nutritionists, I eschewed kefir and opted for trendier foods and drinks like kombucha and kimchi instead.

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