Oatmeal perfection: Swap milk with kefir to boost health benefits

Oatmeal is almost all benefits with only one small downside, which is worth knowing and is very easy to eliminate. Just prepare breakfast with kefir instead of milk for a tasty, quick, and very healthy meal!

Oat flakes are a food product that cannot be praised enough. Their effect on the body is amazing, and oatmeal made with them is one of the healthiest breakfasts we can choose. It's also worth considering adding a few healthy ingredients: fruits, nuts, and kefir, which enhance the healthiness of this tasty breakfast like nothing else. It's also worth mentioning that kefir prevents the only adverse effect associated with oatmeal.

Let's start by focusing on what we gain by adding kefir to oatmeal, and there's a lot. A large amount of minerals, easily digestible protein, and vitamins are just the beginning of this pleasant list. Kefir, like any other fermented product, has a great impact on the intestines. This is due to the formation of healthy probiotics in this dairy product. It is also worth mentioning the high content of vitamin K2, which boosts immunity and positively affects the liver and skin condition.

Kefir prevents a certain negative effect of oatmeal. Oat flakes contain phytic acid, which, through the process of binding minerals, hinders their absorption into the body. This affects the intake of iron, zinc, and calcium. Here's the thing: adding kefir to oat flakes neutralizes phytic acid. Officially, oat flakes have become 100 percent perfect.

When preparing breakfasts, they must be nutritious, healthy, and quick to prepare. Oatmeal is a real champion in this sense. Interestingly, such a dish can be prepared the night before. This is known as overnight oatmeal—oat flakes are soaked in kefir and mixed with various additions (including fruits, nuts, peanut butter, and cocoa), placed in the refrigerator, and enjoyed in the morning.