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" Afternoon everyone! Maybe you&amp;#x27;ve been drinking kefir--the yogurt-like cultured milk beverage in the dairy aisle--for a long time. If so, leave a comment about why you love it. But, I&amp;#x27;m a newbie to kefir (as in, in the last 1.5 years). A friend of mine suggested I try it when I was feeling sick, and I&amp;#x27;ve been drinking it ever since. More about my fave drink and a few yummy brands to try today ...**** Yes, it has a weird name. But let&amp;#x27;s get past that. Let me introduce you to your new best friend on the dairy aisle ... Kefir, is a cultured, yogurt-like, fermented milk beverage that&amp;#x27;s loaded with probiotics (you know, the good bacteria praised for boosting the immune system and improving digestive health). Some nutrition experts believe it&amp;#x27;s superior to most yogurts--with more nutrients and probiotics per serving. And while the health claims about kefir have been pretty exciting (one study went so far as to say that it could help people fight cancer, but it was a small study conducted on rodents), the drink is not a cure-all. But, it is good for you, and tasty--think of a yummy, slightly tangy, fruit-yogurt smoothie, mmmm--so pour yourself a glass today. (Not into dairy? Here are two ways to get your probiotics, without taking a supplement: &amp;quot;shots,&amp;quot; and nutrition bars. Here are a few good brands to try: Nancy&amp;#x27;s Yogurt makes the yummiest, low-fat kefir drinks that are loaded with real fruit. Or try Lifeway&amp;#x27;s kefir, which is a little more smooth and creamy, if that&amp;#x27;s your preference. I love both brands--found at most grocery stores nationwide. Look for kefir near the milk or yogurt section of the dairy aisle. How many of you already love kefir? Any kefir newbies out there? And, do what my pal did for me--and introduce someone you know to kefir by emailing this post to a friend. Photo: Nancy&amp;#x27;s Yogurt"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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