Since Kefir, buttermilk, and yogurt are all fermented dairy products, they often get mixed and confused. Some of our readers even ask us whether Kefir is a variety of yogurt or buttermilk. Although Kefir, yogurt, [ … ]
First of all, remember that the best and most natural way to take care of your Kefir grains is to never stop making Kefir. That’s by far the best way to keep your Kefir SCOBY [ … ]
What is lactose? Let’s first clarify what lactose is. Lactose is a sugar found only in milk and dairy products like cheese, cream, or butter. To be digested in our gastrointestinal tract, lactose needs an [ … ]
Lots of readers ask me whether they could benefit from the probiotic features of Kefir while staying vegan? The short answer is: it depends! We distinguish two types of Kefir: Milk Kefir and Water Kefir, [ … ]
As we said in the article about the “no-heat” method of making Kefir cheese, the difference between the “heat” and “no-heat” methods is essentially just in the way the curd gets separated from the whey. [ … ]
The short answer is yes; Kefir can make you sick, at least temporarily! Kefir is a healthy and effective probiotic food, but not every food is for everyone. Kefir is a live product. It contains [ … ]
Kefir is a beneficial and easily digestible drink with a myriad of health benefits. While Kefir does not have real disadvantages, along with its many advantages, it still has some contraindication that should be taken [ … ]
Whether we like it or not, antibiotics are a part of our lives and our main line of defense against several diseases, including ones that were incurable and lethal just a few decades ago. No [ … ]
One of the most frequent questions our readers keep asking is, “which Kefir should we choose – milk or water”? These two types of Kefir are very different from just any standpoint, and any direct [ … ]
Let’s say it clear: you will hardly find a medical specialist who does not recommend Kefir consumption during pregnancy. During the sensitive period of pregnancy, the woman’s body undergoes significant changes related to the fetus’ [ … ]
Kefir is much more than a healthy drink! Besides the myriad of beneficial effects on your gut microflora, Kefir can also positively affect lots of skin problems such as acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, and many [ … ]
Let’s first clarify that in this article we are going mainly to discuss the effects of milk Kefir on breastfeeding mums and their babies. Although water Kefir is also considered safe while breastfeeding, its probiotic [ … ]
Probiotics According to the National Library of Medicine, “The term “probiotic” was first used in 1965 to describe substances secreted by one organism which stimulate the growth of another.” They also add that “the introduction [ … ]
What is Diabetes, and what causes it? Diabetes is a severe health problem that usually leads to damage or failure of many organs in the human body, including the eyes, kidneys, heart, and blood vessels. [ … ]
The benefits of Kefir for people of all ages are undeniable. However, the consumption of Kefir could be particularly beneficial for the elderly. Let us remind that the Kefir fungus includes about 50 bacterial strains [ … ]
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