Kefir with bran: properties and tips for use
Kefir and bran are two useful products that have a positive effect on our body. Combining them together, you can get a healthy drink that has a lot of positive qualities. Consider what is the use of kefir with bran, and how to use it correctly in order to cleanse the body and lose weight.
Benefit
Such a combination of products, like kefir with bran, of course, brings great benefits to the body. Let's start with the benefits of a fermented milk product. Kefir perfectly satisfies hunger, for this reason many people use it instead of dinner. At the same time, the fermented milk product saturates the body with various vitamins, useful elements and easily digestible proteins. This drink contains lactic acid bacteria, which help improve digestion, normalize the intestinal microflora and help food be better digested.
If you regularly take kefir, you can get rid of constipation and discomfort in the stomach and intestines. But also the fermented milk product has a slight diuretic effect.
Bran also has a lot of positive qualities and has a very positive effect on the work of the intestines. This product is the best absorbent, thanks to which slags, toxins and other harmful substances that accumulate in the human intestine are removed from the body. Any kind of bran has a positive effect on the functioning of the liver, gallbladder and intestines.
Using such a product, you can saturate your body with various vitamins and elements that have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the nervous and cardiovascular systems. In addition, they are also excellent to satisfy hunger.
Due to the fact that bran and kefir are low-calorie foods, they can be consumed together even during diets. By mixing kefir with one of the types of bran, we get a healthy drink that will help remove toxins, speed up metabolism and maintain a feeling of satiety for a long time. Both products perfectly complement each other both in terms of benefits and taste. It is worth noting that in this combination they do not lose their useful qualities at all.
Possible harm
This combination of products can harm the body if a person has contraindications to the use of fermented milk products or bran. It is not recommended to use such a drink for chronic diseases of the stomach and intestines.
You can not use kefir with bran in case of lactose intolerance or with any allergies, individual food intolerance. Excessive consumption of such foods can lead to complications such as flatulence, indigestion, bloating, diarrhea, and so on. Therefore, be sure to follow the recommended doses of the use of such products. In addition, excessive consumption of bran can lead to the fact that beneficial bacteria, vitamins and other elements will be washed out of the body. And also you can not use bran for children under sixteen years of age.
It is not recommended to include them in your diet for pregnant and lactating mothers.
Choosing the ingredients
To prepare such a healthy drink as kefir and bran, you should choose high-quality products.An important role is played by the choice of the right fermented milk product. You need to choose exclusively natural kefir, which includes only milk and sourdough. You should not choose a fermented milk product with a long shelf life.
It is quite possible to choose not ordinary kefir, but “bio”. Such a fermented milk drink is additionally enriched with various bifidobacteria, which will positively affect the functioning of the intestines.
In addition, it is worth remembering that fresh kefir brings the greatest benefit. If the drink is more than two days old, then it changes its taste and will cause constipation. And if you want to lose weight, then you need to use only fresh kefir.
There are several types of bran: wheat, oat and rye. Each type of bran has its positive qualities. The most common type is wheat bran. They contain a large amount of fiber, many vitamins and useful elements. Wheat bran is great for removing toxins and toxins, and also helps fight constipation. The composition of such bran should not contain any unnecessary components.
For example, there are often options with sugar or berry flavors. It is better to refuse such a product. The daily intake is thirty grams.
It is recommended to start eating bran with five grams per day.
Oat bran contains a large amount of vegetable fiber. Regular use of such a product contributes to the normalization of the gastrointestinal tract and reduces the level of bad cholesterol in the blood. When choosing this type of bran, carefully study the packaging. This product should not contain any additional impurities. For example, sugar, flour or flavorings. It is worth remembering that the daily norm of such a product should not exceed thirty grams. If this is your first time starting to use a similar product, then you should start with a teaspoon per day.
Rye bran contains coarse fiber, which is their hallmark. This product helps to cleanse the intestines of toxins and toxins, speeds up metabolism and regulates the secretion of bile acids. When choosing this type of bran, it is worth remembering that the coarser the grind, the better the product will do its job. The recommended daily intake of such bran should not exceed twenty to twenty-five grams.
It is worth starting with finely ground bran, and the daily rate should be no more than a teaspoon.
How to prepare and drink a drink?
Most people consume a glass of yogurt with bran every day in order to get rid of extra pounds. Consider whether you need to drink a drink at night instead of dinner, or if it is better to drink it in the morning on an empty stomach. And also many are interested in the question of how to properly use kefir with bran, and whether it can be eaten for breakfast.
In the event that there are no contraindications, then it is quite possible to use bran for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The main thing is to correctly combine them with various products and follow the recommended doses. For example, bran can be consumed not only in combination with kefir. They can be added to salads, cereals, cottage cheese, soups or main dishes. But the most common and simplest option is to use bran in combination with a fermented milk product.
For weight loss
In order to get rid of extra pounds, you can include kefir with bran in your diet. It is quite possible to replace dinner with such a drink. It is very easy to prepare it.For a glass of fermented milk product, you need one teaspoon of bran. If you are starting to use bran for the first time, then it is better to opt for rye. Kefir should be taken out of the refrigerator in advance and allowed to warm up a little at room temperature.
Bran should be evenly mixed in a fermented milk drink and allowed to increase slightly in volume. It is important to remember that after drinking such a drink, you need to drink water for the next hours. If fluid does not enter the body, then bran will create a kind of plug in the intestines and provoke constipation. So to prevent this from happening be sure to drink water.
In case of problems with the intestines, it is better to use bran in the morning. Beforehand, on an empty stomach, you should drink a glass of purified water, and after thirty minutes you can use bran with kefir.
In order to achieve the greatest effect in losing weight, you can make a healthy and tasty drink. Prepare kefir with a teaspoon of bran, mix thoroughly and leave for fifteen minutes. At this time, chop literally three or four pieces of prunes, which are best soaked in boiling water first. Add pieces of dried fruit to the drink, mix, and you can safely use. Prunes are also recommended during diets and promote weight loss.
For breakfast, you can prepare a cocktail that will appeal to everyone who adheres to proper nutrition. We put one hundred milligrams of kefir, one hundred grams of soft and fresh cottage cheese, a teaspoon of any bran and fifty grams of strawberries or strawberries into the blender bowl. We mix everything until smooth, and you can enjoy a delicious and healthy breakfast.
You can also add some apples to your usual drink.For a glass of kefir with bran, you will need one medium-sized fruit. An apple can be chopped on a grater and added to kefir. If you introduce such cocktails into your daily diet, you can easily lose a few extra pounds. In addition, cinnamon, ginger and other spices can be added to such a drink, which speed up metabolism and promote weight loss.
For weight loss, it is best to choose rye and oat bran. You should start with rye. As soon as the body gets used to the new diet, you can gradually introduce oat bran, which has coarser fibers.
To cleanse the body
Wheat or rye bran is perfect for gentle bowel cleansing. If there is already such a problem as constipation, then it is better to pre-prepare the bran. That is, if you plan to use a glass of kefir with bran in the morning, then prepare a drink in the evening. During the night, there will be enough time for the bran to swell and, after consumption, gently cleanse the intestines without causing discomfort to the body. A glass of drink should be removed overnight in the refrigerator, otherwise the fermented milk product will deteriorate.
In order to cleanse the body of toxins and toxins, it is best to choose loose bran, not compressed. By drinking such a drink regularly for a week, you will feel lightness, the bowels will normalize, and there will be no pain and discomfort in the stomach.
Results and reviews
Reviews of those who have lost weight inspire many to start drinking such a drink daily. Women who arranged fasting days for themselves once a week note that they were able to easily get rid of three to four extra pounds in a month without much effort.
Those girls who drink only such cocktails for dinner note that on the third day they felt light, and there were no problems with the intestines. Drinking a glass of this drink two hours before bedtime, they managed to reduce their weight by four to five kilograms on average per month.
In addition, everyone who consumes kefir with bran notes that after this the feeling of hunger does not arise at all. Such a drink helps many to control the amount of food consumed and helps to reduce the usual portions, thanks to which the body heals and the extra pounds go away.
How to make kefir for weight loss, see the following video.
Bran is better to pre-steam.