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But wait.Caroline Margolis, RD, says not so fast.

Ahead, we delve into why kefir is the ultimate ingredient for makinggut-healthy smoothies.

But according to Margolis, Kefir is the number one nutrient-rich ingredient you should be adding to your smoothies.

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What exactly gives kefir the upper hand, Margolis says, isprobiotics.

But its the probiotics that give it a clear advantage, Margolis says.

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Kefir contains a more diverse setand at leastdouble the amount of probioticsthan yogurt.

This benefits your gut microbiome, digestive health, and immune system.

Indeed, she makes averyvalid point.

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But its the probiotics that give it a clear advantage.

This, in turn, gives the kefir product its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antihypertensive properties.

Cant or dont consume dairy altogether?

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But before you press Pulse, there are a few things to note.

However, kefir is more viscous than water, milk, and alt-milks.

Ready to dabble in making kefir-based smoothies?

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