While in Denmark a few years back, I had the chance to stay with an old friend of mine, Mette, and to meet her new boyfriend, Morton. The two of them were gracious hosts and the three of us had a fabulous time together, but during my stay I grew concerned about Morton. His appearance was off. He looked to be quite a bit underweight and had sallow, oily skin with dry patches on his hands and arms. The whites of his eyes were yellow and his overall appearance created the impression that something was wrong. However, I didn’t want to overstep my bounds; he appeared to be fine in all other aspects and there was no indication of a concern on their part.

Two years later, I returned. Mette and Morton met me at the airport and I immediately noticed that something was different with Morton; he looked stunning – I couldn’t take my eyes off of him. His skin was clear, the whites of his eyes were bright, his posture had improved, and he had a glow that was absolutely stellar.

I didn’t say a thing, but as soon as we arrived back at their flat, they began to talk about it. Apparently, Morton had been a smoker and with a terrible diet. A year earlier, his doctor warned him about the damage he was inflicting on his health. The doctor insisted that Morton quit smoking and change his diet. But most importantly, he asked Morton to introduce kefir into his daily regime. Morton stopped smoking, changed his diet, and began having kefir twice a day.

Kefir is a natural pro-biotic derived from bacteria and yeasts found in milk grains. Kefir is formed by fermenting milk, which results in a sour, sharp tasting beverage loaded with enzymes, protein, minerals, and vitamin B. Kefir contains live, active cultures and is similar to yogurt, but is considered superior because it has more potent bacteria.

Research indicates that kefir is beneficial to health in many ways and has been called a miracle food that promotes longevity. Kefir aids in circulation; helps with heart, liver, and metabolic function; creates elasticity in blood vessels and joints; and increases blood flow to the brain resulting in increased mental clarity. In addition, kefir is easy to digest and some research even suggests that it has youth-preserving qualities. Now that sounds like something to take note of (it certainly worked for Morton)!

Kefir in its pure form is not palatable to most people. Luckily, it can be mixed with other substances to create some tasty treats! It is most easily found in health food stores in the form of drinkable yogurt in a variety of flavors (such as peach, raspberry, and vanilla) and can also found in kefir cheese (very similar to Greek yogurt). What a delicious way to look and feel fabulous!

If you can get your hands on Kefir Yogurt Drinks or Kefir Cheese, you are a lucky gal indeed!

~Jennifer Rosen

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