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The Nutritional Value of Kefir, Yogurt & Milk

Published Sep,01 2011 | By Rowena Portch

Dairy products, such as milk, yogurt and kefir, offer many health benefits. According to the USDA, consuming diary products has been linked to improved bone health, a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes and lowered blood pressure.

Rowena has been in the natural medicine field since 2008 and holds a certification in both nutrition and alternative medicine. She and her mate, Gregg, owned a natural medical office for four years where she practiced. She enjoys wild foraging, making medicines from plants, and salves from herbs and oils. In her opinion, there isn't a plant that exists that does not provide some type of medicine.