Dairy & Eggs Guide: Nutritional Value, Allergies & Use

Lactose intolerance and casein sensitivities require careful management through probiotic dairy alternatives and mineral-optimized protein sources.

Yogurt Other Dairy Products

Is Kefir Good for Acid Reflux?

Published Jul,14 2011 | By Elizabeth Brown

Kefir is a cultured milk drink with a thick, creamy consistency, served plain or flavored. Traditionally, it's prepared by combining fresh milk with Kefir culture, which is made up of living yeasts and bacteria.

List of Good Bacteria in Yogurt

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Elizabeth Brown

Yogurt is made by fermenting many types of milk -- including whole, skim, and evaporated milk -- with lactic acid bacteria. These beneficial bacteria are usually from the types called lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus.

Elizabeth Brown is a journalist who covers health, nutrition, culture and current events. She has written for a variety of web and print publications, including health sites such as Well + Good NYC, Alignyo, and HuffPo Healthy Living. She is a former editor-in-chief of women's health blog Blisstree.com and editor and writer at AARP.org. She has a certificate in nutrition from Cornell and a Master of Arts in public communication from American University.