There are numerous pieces of advice on how to make a thicker and creamier Kefir. Most of them really work and do not require additional resources to obtain a really better Kefir brew. However, in [ … ]
The term “Water Kefir” has recently gained popularity, and any Google search on this term returns hundreds of meaningful results. However, both scientifically and historically, Water Kefir is not related in any way to the [ … ]
Why don’t we buy our ready Kefir from the nearest store, instead of making all that mess with fermenting, straining, and bottling Kefir at home? Is homemade Kefir really better? Good question that has a [ … ]
Our readers often complain that their Kefir isn’t getting as thick as they expect. How thick should be a decently fermented Kefir, they ask? Is the density of Kefir a sign of good fermentation? So, [ … ]
Once they start making milk Kefir, many of our readers realize that after a couple of brews their Kefir grains get covered by a semi-transparent mucous substance, they find “gooey”, “slimy”, and even “disgusting”. The [ … ]
One of our readers recently asked us for advice. “I couldn’t strain my Kefir well, she said, and I may have swallowed some grains. Is it dangerous? What should I do if I ingest Kefir [ … ]
Throughout our lives, we are surrounded by billions of microorganisms that normally don’t create any problems for us. Our immune system is designed and “trained” to deal with them. In a human body with a [ … ]
As we have written multiple times throughout this website, the benefits of milk Kefir are numerous. They are well studied and well documented. However, could the consumption of Kefir hide any threats? Could Kefir hide [ … ]
The preparation of both Milk and Water Kefir at home is more than straightforward: you just need to mix the Kefir grains with milk (or sugared water) in a jar and strain out the grains [ … ]
What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a chronic disease increasingly becoming a major health concern in the entire world. All bones in the human skeleton bones are in a constant state of renewal and regeneration. New [ … ]
As we know, Kefir can be made in two ways and by using two different fermentation agents: Kefir grains and Kefir starters. Let’s see what’s the difference between these two methods, and what are their [ … ]
As a potent probiotic, Kefir is often used as a better replacement for yogurt. Its diverse beneficial effects far exceed the advantages of yogurt. But what about the impact of Kefir on our hair? The [ … ]
High blood pressure (Hypertension) is increasingly becoming a worldwide health problem. Researchers found that more than one billion people worldwide have high blood pressure, and nearly five million deaths every year are reported to be [ … ]
Honestly, I was quite surprised when I learned that this question was among Kefir‘s most frequently asked ones. Indeed: is Kefir good for dogs? As mammals closely related to humans, dogs have almost the same [ … ]
When we started our Kefir adventure, we all had some prior knowledge but still relied on the “trial and error” approach. I’m no exception. However, after years of trials and mistakes, some attempts appeared to [ … ]
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