Natural Digestive Aid Remedy: Cultured Milk Before Meals-

Dear Margaret,

That pecan pie looks great.. although I ate so much this Thanksgiving I can hardly think about desserts.. hardly:) 

While I was with the amazing women in my family this past week, cooking in the kitchen, we shared tons of health/cooking/beauty tips. This one I found most interesting and helpful: Nana told me that her friend (83 years old) has had digestive troubles/stomach aches/gas+bloating/constipation all of her life and no one has ever been able to fix it. One doctor finally recommended that she drink 1/2 a cup of buttermilk before every meal.. and guess what? Her stomach problems went away.. and an added bonus: it aids in weight loss! Buttermilk is cultured, which means Live bacteria are added to the milk, causing a production of acid that adds both flavor and viscosity. Because it contains live active bacterial cultures, buttermilk aids digestion and elimination of wastes. The same goes for Kefir and Goat Milk Kefir (for the lactose intolerant, although regular kefir has very little  lactose)..which are interchangeable. Not only are the digestion benefits outrageous, but these cultured milks (consumed before meals or during the day as high protein snacks) also have many other health traits. The Lifeway Kefir brand website explains:

 "Probiotics are a friendly bacteria. Once they are in your system, research shows evidence that they may support immunity and promote better digestion. They also may help aid with weight loss, lactose-intolerance and regulating the body after you take antibiotics. Probiotics are especially helpful during times of sickness, pregnancy or nursing, to soothe indigestion, to balance the effects of antibiotics, to minimize a hangover, or after a garlic-heavy meal (to help neutralize bad bacteria and control bad breath)."

Needless to say, I  bought all three (Buttermilk, Kefir, and Goat Kefir) and have been rotating them throughout the day.. and my stomach feels better too:) Highly recommended!

xoxo,
Kara