Tuesday, December 12, 2017

KOMBUCHA? WHO NEEDS IT When you GOT KEFIR!!!

Everybody is going Kombucha crazy. But unfortunatly there is alot of misinformation out there regarding what Kombucha is and does.

I am a kefir fan. I recommend (as a RN) to all my patients Kefir over kombucha. Kefir is a richer source of lactic acid bacteria (LAB). So you could think of kefir as a drinkable SUPER CHARGED probiotic supplement.
Kombucha is more of a "digestive aid"
Misleading advertising is making it seem like it is a powerful probiotic when technically KEFIR wins hands
PLUS people need to be aware of what they are drinking.
Kombucha typically has caffeine, since it's made from tea so it limits who should drink it ( heart patients, patients with high blood pressure).
Also, alot of kombucha has SUGAR!!
So this is not a drink ANY diabetic should be looking at consuming. It can be very misleading.
Kefir eats the lactose so it makes it GUT friendly and gut healthy! It has more beneficial properties than Kombucha especially with its massive probiotic benefits!
Am I partial? YES I am but I go according to the properties these drinks have to offer.
KOMBUCHA..... from a medical perspective has too many limitations to people who have health issues.If you do not have these issues then just pay attention to the SUGAR content and watch your caffeine intake! Simple
The caffeine and sugar right there will limit its use.
So be wise. KNOW what your drinking. Kombucha still has some beneficial properties indeed. BUT weigh your own personal options before diving into drinking it and using it for something that you may be disappointed it doesn't possess.

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