Kefir Benefits
The benefits of consuming kefir regularly in the diet
Easily digested, it cleanses the intestines, provides beneficial bacteria and yeast, vitamins and minerals, and complete proteins. Because kefir is such a balanced and nourishing food, it contributes to a healthy immune system and has been used to help patients suffering from AIDS, chronic fatigue syndrome, herpes, and cancer. Its tranquilizing effect on the nervous system has benefited many who suffer from sleep disorders, depression, and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).
The regular use of kefir can help relieve all intestinal disorders, promote bowel movement, reduce flatulence and create a healthier digestive system. In addition, its cleansing effect on the whole body helps to establish a balanced inner ecosystem for optimum health and longevity.
Kefir can also help eliminate unhealthy food cravings by making the body more nourished and balanced. Its excellent nutritional content offers healing and health-maintenance benefits to people in every type of condition.
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Any scientific proof of all these announced benefits? It would be good to provide references. Thank you!
I have just learned of the
Wonderful benifits.of kiefer I am amazed!
I would love start enjoying ASAP!
If someone could help me with GRAINS & INFO
to startl please email me. $pay shipping
THANK U
hi i live in lisbon, portugal . im trying to get raw goats milk kefir grains if any one would like to share please contact me or mail me at wilson_bh@hotmail.com. kindly appreciated it
regards
wilson
Once keifer is used for baking, for example in baked bread, are all or some of the benefits still apparent? If so, which ones?
My cousin is a firm believer of kefir. She gave me some starter live grains and I have been drinking kefir milk smoothies for a month now.
I used to suffer from flatulence but immediately experienced relief after I first drank it. I apply kefir milk on my face and let it dry before bedtime. I leave it on for a while and rinse it off. Kefir milk feels like a skin tightening mask. My cousin is in her sixties but her skin is youthful and smooth. She has been applying kefir milk for more than a year now. I am still observing the changes and improvement on my face.
anyone needs kefir grains in tunisia, I have some that I can share, please contact me on my email address; olfa77atala@yahoocom
Im Tunisian. My name is Lamia. I leave in Manchester UK .How can I share some of your kefir grains ? Very grateful..Thank you.
Anybody have water kefir grains or komucha in Beijing?
It’s almost a week since I started drinking milk kefir and already I’ve noticed vast improvements – my skin looks and feels smoother, at age 71, my nails started to grow again and my digestion has improved enormously. I’ve stopped taking a liver tonic (5 years running)for my fatty enlarged liver and my energy level is rising high. That’s kefir for you.
I have beautiful thriving kefir grains nourished
with raw, healthy, clean, farm fresh goat’s milk.
I ship anywhere in the U.S. If you are
interested or have questions go to
http://www.Generationraw.com & click on contact
me.
Anyone in metro with water kefir grains?
Hi! I am new to kefir making and am finding the idea of making kombucha interesting. Does anyone have any scoby starter they are willing to share?
http://www.anahatabalance.com/teakombucha2.html I found this website.. Recently I ordered from another site and got kefir and a scoby. I Just harvested my first batch of kombucha and drank just a little and will make a 2qt jar next. I was just online looking up the benefits. The above link is a site where you can order off that page. The page is full of information about kombucha tea.
anyone in UAE (United Arab Emiretes) need Kefir, I have it, and it is for FREE. just contact me on my email.
I want plz
hi, thank you for posting. i lost my kefir and i need it badly.
send me back an email or this is my mobile number, 050 420 32 46
call me please or just text me or miss call me.
as i can’t read my emails daily.
and if you need a place for buying a fresh goat and cow’s milk. there is 1 farm on Sharjah airport road they sell
1 L for just 4aed
thank you again
Hi Kamal, please let me know if you still have the grains? and where do you stay? Dubai?
thanks
B
ih kamal I live in UAE and I need kefir I’m in AlAin.
Hi Kamal,
I’d like to have some kefir grains. Email me at (ruby010166@yahoo.com) where to pick the grains.
Thanks.
Hi Kamal
Do you still have the kefir grains to share.I would like to have some.
How to contact you? Or is it possible for you to send me an email.My id is angel00a@yahoo.com
Hi kamal
I am looking for the kefir grains in uae and was not able to find it and if you don’t have it now, kindly help me find it , I am living in dubai
I appreciate it. Thnks
Pls email on elhamnasir@yahoo.com
did u find ur kefir grains anywhere else
am living in dubai and just started making milk kefir for a week now. i will share some as soon as it multiplies in time.
elham,
i live in duabi. email me at ruby010166@yahoo.com. i cant share my milk grains now since I just started making my milk kefir (my 4th day now). will share the grains when it multiplies. cheers
Hi am looking for kefir grains for medicinal purpose …. can u share you kefir grains
anyone looking for kefir grain email me dodenaka@gmail.com
I live in dubai jebel ali
Kamal, my sister lives in UAE and when she was down here in El Paso Texas she took some Kefir grains, but when she started the process notice that the grains did not activate. She said her Kefir were dead. Would you give me your email so I can send it to her. Don’t see your email on this post.
Thanks
email me at ruby010166@yahoo.com. i live in dubai
Hello Kamal, if still available I’m interested
Assalaam Alaikum,
I would love to get some Kefir grains, I live in Dubai would appreciate your advice on getting some.
Regards,
Riath
If anybody is looking for kefir gains I have an awesome person you can order them from. She also gives you instructions on how to maintain them along with recipes. My brother ordered them form her and was really happy with his purchase. Her name is Marilyn and her website is http://kefirlady.com/ I hope this is helpful for those looking into buying kefir grains.
Can anyone mail some to Northeast Ohio, USA? I had some a few years ago but “lost” them when my husband and I split. I need some new for my significant other than suffered from a small bowel resection and is having terrible digestive issues.
Thanks!
Kefirlady is based out of northeast Ohio. That is where I got mine.
I live in northeast and have been processing kefir out of organic goats milk…
hi , I am wondering if you have any goats milk kefir grains you might be interested in mailing for the cost of postage and handling….? thank for your time and consideration
thank you kindly
Kenny Lockwood 917.509.7318
Yes, I will mail you kefir grains!!!! My grains have been raised on raw goat milk. Contact me at remeehan@gmail.com.
raw milk with cream included yum i have extra grains in eugene,oregon
Crestlynn, have had a lot of GI problems myself ( GERD, Esophageal stricrures, hiatal hernia, and lastly colon cancer /cured with surgery) . Have found that OTC “Phazyme” reall helps with severaql GI issues. Might want to try it. This is mainly why I am interested in the learning about Kefir. Good luck!
I need the kefir for my parents who live in Iran. Let me know if you know someone in Tehran, or Mashhad.
i have it may i can help you
engnaseri@gmail.com
I was wondering if anybody still had some extra Kefir grains. I have no problem paying for shipping, etc.
just shoot me an email or let me know how i can get in contact with you!
I Have some grains would have to figure out cost of shipping
Need those kefir grains. Am in Johannerburg, S. Africa.
Hi,
I can help you with that. Let me know where in Jhb you are situated. I live in Roodepoort.
Hi
I need some kefir for a friend who is in JHB. Please contact me for further arrangements.
Margaret
Hi,
I live in Cradock Eastern Cape and have read about Kefir after hearing about it from my son in London. Technology has really made the world a global village!
I would appreciate info on where I can obtain the product as I suffer from carcinoid cancer and had 60% of my small intestine removed two years ago.
Would appreciate help.
Thanks and regards
Charl
Did you obtain the grains? If not, I can send you some, I live in Texas and I also had colon cancer but some years back.
Wait, I cannot fathom it being so strgiahtforawrd.
Hey guys I would love to have some live kiefer (all I can get here is the power) Will be glad to pay the postage. please email. thanks
hi, there i do have some live Kefir but will not be able to send right way due to i will be on holiday i will be away for 2 weeks
let me know if you still want some just email me to let me know
Peter, I would like to have some live kefir if you are still giving it away. I’m in New York, and will pay for postage. Thank you.
Hello
If you go to amazon, you can buy live kefir grains from Lifetime Kefir and they are wonderful. $8.99.
I have a very bad candida , i would like to know if i can use water or coconut kefir and what type of effects i have to expect at the beggining?
Hi Roberto,
Cold pressed, extra virgin coconut oil is the best way to clear your body of candida, kefir then helps with ensuring your system has healthy bacteria once you have cleansed the candida from it. Marie
Marie… I have candida beyond belief, diabetes…. bloated stomach (looks like i’m pregnant)…. give me some info on you’re experience with candida. thanks wayne
Hi Wayne
did you get a response from marie about the candida cure? I would like to know how to clear the candida as I have it also.
thanks,
CC
Can anyone tell me if the Lifeway Lowfat Kefir Cultured Milk is as healthy as growing your own Kefir. I just recently heard of Kefir and I am trying to add all natural healthly items into my diet. I have no idea where to buy kefir and I am leary of buying from someone on line to know if that is really what you are getting.
Thanks, Pam
Pam,
I started drinking Lifeway Kefir over a year ago and it has changed my life! I pour some Kefir over granola, add berries, and it is a delicious and very satisfying breakfast. I have not been sick at all – not even a cold – since starting the Kefir – Lifeway Kefir. I find it at a couple of different grocery stores in town. Ask your grocer to start carrying it. All the best.
Gayle
Hi,
I started out on Lifetime Keifer also. I ordered some keifer grains from Amazon from a guy-(Lifetime Keifer)-they have been great and no problems. I have read that homemade is soo much better(for you) than store bought. It’s very easy to do.
ps…I add Stevia to mine.
you can get kefir at metro store in the cooler where the yogurt is. june
Where can I find a reputable link that will give me actual proof that this does all that it says it does!!! Sounds like a hoax to me
No! Laura its for real. We are all used to taking meds rather than things that God orovides naturally. I had HPylori and was severely nauseated almost all day. One drink ( seriously) and I have not had nausea. I love ALL the benefits kefir provides but try it and you will see. Raw cow ir goat milk is a must since pasturized is Dead milk.
I hope you will try it. When we first started we used fruit and made smoothies then we git brave and used just honey. Now I just drink it straight .My friend fads ulcers and wd fall to the floor in pain and after one drink slept thru the night. Good luck to you all. Gıda bless you. Mary
Is this product good to take when pregnant? Or does it have to much bacteria?
Hi,
I would like to purchased the grains, I live in the state of Delaware. Not sure how this all works.
Folklore has it that grains should never be sold but only given. OK though to pay for postage to get to you.
Hi… does anybody know where i can buy real kefir grains in san antonio tx? Thanks
I bought mine on Amazon. There are lots of vendors… all reliable.
I would love some of you live culture is you still have them.
I have been making water kefir and have grains coming out my ears at the moment. I am still learning about them and didn’t realize until today that eating them is beneficial as well! I hope it’s ok on here to state that I would be very willing to share my extra grains for the cost of postage. These are actual grains, not powder, which is what was sent to me. I’m not interested in selling them to make money, but just to share them with others.
I would be interested in some of your extra grains, and any info would be great also…I’ve looked for Kefir in all my grocery stores around here and can’t find it, I’m in Washington, so if you could email me and let me know shipping costs that would be great……
Thanks for any info
Dena
Hi…Thank you for your offer for live grains for Kefir. I want to learn to make my own but don’t know how. If you have some grains to spare please email and I will either mail you a check or $ for postage. Any detailed instructions for making Kefir or any other related recipoe would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks you for your kindness. Julie
Hello Michelle I wonder if you might still have some surplus grains? I am in Canada and just caught onto Kefir and would love to start making my own. Please let me know
best
I live in Victoria and have surplus every month as they multiply like mad. Let me know if you’re interested.
Hi Rochelle
I’m wondering if I would be able to obtain some Kefir Grains from you. I would be happy to pay for them and postage. I am in Nanaimo, BC.
My address is: Anne Kivari
#22-103 Ashlar Avenue
Nanaimo, BC V9R3P3
Thanks kindly, Anne.
Hello, Rochelle. I live in northern BC (Fort St. John) and would love some of the Kefir buds or grains. My husband was given a horrible dose of antibiotics and he has nothing but diarehea for the past coupe months. Please send me an email and I will give you my address. Will send you postage or what ever you need. Thank you
Hi Rochelle, I’ve been looking for grains in Vic and would be grateful if you could email me at teabee3 at yahoo dot ca. Thanks!
Hi rochelle, I’ve been looking for kefir grains for over a year with no luck. I wouldn’t order over internet because I don’t like giving out too much info. Please say you have some for me, I’d gladly pick it up. I live in langford, b.c. Do you charge for it? Thankyou, wilfriede corkill
Hi rochelle, I no longer require kefir from you as I discovered some of the grains were available through another source but thank you for your offer.
Hi,
I also live in Victoria and would like to get some kefir grains from you. You can reach me at kaybelle16 at gmail dot com. Thanks.
J
I am interested in some of your water kefir grains. Let me know what your costs are, and I will send the $$$$. E-mail me, and I will send my address.
Thank you,
Metz
Hi, did you find kefir grains yet ? I live in San Antonio.
Call me at 846-4046 (cell). I have been making milk kefir since June.
I have extra grains right now – i am very busy, but if you tell me what time you want to stop by I can give them to you. I got them from the kefir lady. They are excellent grains and they have never been refrigerated.
Let me know if you need any. Otherwise, i may have to put them down the drain, which is a waste.
So far I dont know anyone who wants them. They are growing too big and I have to reduce them since I don’t make that much kefir at one time.
Thanks, Susan
I was wondering if Kefir would be beneficial for ongoing nausea and occasional diahrrea? I have had every test possible to diagnose the nausea and the only positive test has been for reoccuring bacterial overgrowth in the small bowel. I am borderline lactose intolerant. I just bought an over the counter Kefir. If Kefir would be beneficial what amount should I take daily?
Thanks
Try to get some kefir grains, not powder, real kefir grains, the living culture itself, & start making your own kefir at home. It’s easy & it does taste a little different than STORE BOUGHT but is very very good for you & you can make whatever flavor smoothie you want adding fruit etc. There are tons of kefir recipes online, try some out. STORE BOUGHT does not have all the benefits of homemade kefir. STORE BOUGHT is pasturized, has added sugars, doesn’t have the active potency of fresh kefir. If you are drinking kefir for the health benefits to get well you have to drink the HOMEMADE kefir. Research the difference, you will see right away HOMEMADE is the way to go. You will benefit greatly from HOMEMADE kefir especially since you have the over growth of bacteria in your small bowel. Don’t worry about lactose intolerance, the kefir grains consume the lactose & produce all the healthy stuff you need in your body to get well & maintain a healthly digestive tract. I hope you get well soon!
Hi Jo, You sound like you know about water kefir and it’s benefits. I’m going away for about 5 days and I just started making kefir water. What do I do with the grains while I’m gone? I just bought them and I don’t want them to die. Thanks for your help.
My sister in law gave me some “milk” kefir and “water” kefir grains. So far I have enjoyed making and drinking both. My “water” grains are multiplying a lot so I have just put the rest in my compost and my sister in law places them directly in the soil. My “milk” grains were the size of rice but are now dumpling size but they as of yet have not overtaken me. I just made Ranch dressing and it is delicious. I make the smoothie in the morning and drink the water kefir with dinner. If you have not heard of CHIA SEEDS you need to check it out. The health benefits are too numerous to list.
Smoothie in the morning:
1 cup Kefir
2 tbs Flaxseed
1 cup frozen or 1 fresh fruit
1 tbs chia seeds. If you have not heard of CHIA SEEDS you need to check it out. The health benefits are too numerous to list.
Agave if necessary
I am a new mommy and i have a baby with mild colic and I am looking into something to help him with his immature digestive system has anyone tried this with their infant? I understand that i could not be given with milk what would be the best alternative for a child under the age of 3 months that dosen’t get solid foods?
Not Kefir but we(and other parents) used these drops with great succes. His tummy was quiet after just one day. I’m not sure you can get in the US(I’m from Europe).
http://www.docsimon.com/article/sab-simplex-drops-suspension-30ml
Get quality grains raised in fresh goats milk from http://www.kefirlady.com/
You don’t want to use powdered starter.
Hi,
Recently I bought Kefir grains for my mom. She’s been having so many health disturbances, from allergies to ect… Actually she takes some pills for treating those sicknesses and I would like to know from any of you, while she’ll begin to take Kefir does she have to stop taking those pills or no problem at it, she can go along with the pills and Kefir.
Help is so much appreciated.
Many thanks…
Just read the home page and got my answer.
i make kefir shakes in the mourning,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
kefir
almonds
walnuts
oats
strawberries
honey
blend in mixer mmmmmmmm amazing !!!
I thought you were not supposed to use honey to make kefir shakes because honey kills good and bad bacteria. Seem like it would defeat the purpose of the good bacteria in kefir.
I was wondering can you use a 2% lactose free milk with Kefir?Thanks
I don’t think you can use lactose free as the grains need the sugar to grow.
Tina, I was just reading the other comments and it said that Kefir is basically lactose free. It said that the grains turn the lactose in milk to a lactate so people who can’t have lactose can actually have Kefir. I don’t much else. Just restating another comment I saw.
I have been on a special k diet for months now, along with excercises (but not as i should). The reason I have been doing so is to lose weight especially in the stomach area, and much is needed in the thigh area. And the diet doesn’t seem to be working fast enough, I have been following the steps on the box and its like in between benefits of me losing then again its not. I will admit i may go a day of eating 2 meals instead of the 1 meal they ask of you. I saw a lady on youtube the other day talking about this milk because she said she had a “gut” and did not diet nor exercise, and the milk got rid of her “gut”. And I was just wondering if I was to drink it would I lose my “gut” as a mother of a soon to be 11 year old and a 1 year old soon to be 2. Also I am lactose intolerant, still breastfeeding, and I use silk milk in my cereal, I switched to the silk milk because my breastfeeding instructor told me it would best for my baby, easy for her to digest. So if someone can please inform me as to whether or not this milk is safe for my breastfed baby, and if I can mix it with my silk milk? Thank you
Tasha, kefir is absolutely safe while breast feeding, real easy to digest and will help u with your lactose intolerance. I guess u could mix it with silk milk, but why. Try using it on it’s own instead of milk or yogurt, had a bit of honey to sweeten it up if needed. As for u loosing weight, well kefir do help with the digestion process, which a digestion helps in loosing weight.
tasha, please email me if you still have questions about why you are not loosing weight, i am a personal trainer with a nutrition professional cert. i would be more than happy to answer any questions you have. have a nce day. look forward to your email. Reed
altr00@my.saintpaul.edu
you should read the dangers of consuming unfermented soy products before drinking the soy milk
I was given Kefir grains as a gift a few days ago and I used them with canned fat-free milk. They did their thing beautifully. I let the mixture sit for 24 hours, strained and added a tablespoon of honey to the milk mixture – which was beautifully thick and creamy and again… it was fat-free. Delicious!
I made a batch yesterday which I just consumed using 1% fat milk, and the consistency was excellent. I’ve read on other sites dedicated to kefir you may use ANY kind of milk you like. Yes, the higher the fat content, the creamier the finished product. I prefer to keep the fat content from low to fat-free, but the end result is just as lovely.
I’m recovering from a total hysterectomy and my digestive system is way off track. The kefir elixir is helping me feel better and reduce the bloating that’s left over from the abdominal cavity being filled with C02 for the surgery – which is a most uncomfortable post-op feeling that takes several days to go away. I’m very happy to have been introduced to the benefits of kefir. In only two days, my tract is beginning to feel a bit better. Here’s to great health!
PS, if you wan’t it to be an alchoholic beverage . ADD suger. If you are of drinking age. It would be hard to drink enough to get drunk But , air with caution . If you already had had one or two . drinks
Also a warning for children , Kifer has a small amount of alchohol in it , It is a mixture of yeast and bacteria . It can grow larger amounts of alchohol with suger . DON’T ADD suger Before fermenting .It contains 1% already . It can grow up to 3%.
I am very allergic to cow’s milk. I want to make keiffer as I am drinking keiffer bought in the store. I suppose it has been pasturized. I don’t feel better (ulcerative colitis). I drink, soy, almond or rice milk Can I successfully make it with these milks/
jean
Jean, soy milk is not helping you! Goat milk may be an excellent alternative for you. Healing milk is RAW! Commercial nut milks will not help. Soy milk is poison all together. To help your UC educate yourself about the “Specific Carbohydrate Diet”. I believe that you will be amazed with the results once you get on it and your doctor will believe in miracles after seeing your colon on this diet….
You could try making your grains into water kefir grains. I only drink water kefir. I am now making it with one litre water, ginger and a bit of molasses, 2 or 3 tablespoons of organic cane and/or sucanat sugar, some lemon and a piece of dried fruit. I grate the ginger and tie it up in a bit of gauze so it ends up tasting like ginger beer. I have been drinking kefir for about 10 months now and in the past 2 months have been giving the grains ginger and molasses which has made them get a lot bigger and reproduce a lot more. Also, it tastes great with the ginger added.
I absolutely recommend this product. I’ve been really sick the past 2 years and have taken antibiotics more than twice each year..For months I was having severe diarhhea off and on and digestion pain and bloating. I have been drinking Strawberry Kefir for 2 days now. and my stools are practically back to normal. 2 DAYS, after months of consistent G.I. problems. Those of you with IBS, i recommend it, 110%.
This stuff is truly amazing.
I DRINK THE KEFIR AND I HAVE NOTICED THAT MY FINGER NAILS ARE GROWING AT A FASTER RATE.
I HAVE A DIFFICULT TIME ABSORBING CALCIUM SINCE A SURGERY I HAD A DECAGE AGO – SO NAIL GROWTH IS A GOOD SIGN.
I GAVE SOME GRAINS TO MY MOM- THE WERE DOING WELL THEN SHE CHANGED FROM
MILK TO SOY AND SOMETIMES CANNED MILK
THEN SHE MENTIONED HERE BIG GRAINS WERE GONE AND JUST RICE SIZE WERE THERE
SO I HAD TO GET HER SOME NEW GRAINS AND ADVISE HER ONCE AGAIN
HOW TO CARE FOR THEM.
I ADD SOME MOLASSES TO IT – STIR AND DRINK
VERY GOOD – FAST AND EASY
Molasses quick facts:
Molasses, on average,is about 58 calories per TBSP, contains 41 mg of calcium and 48 mg of magnesium for 1 tbsp. At 293 mg of potassium per 1 tbsp., it qualifies as a high-potassium food comparable to kiwi or oranges, according to Drugs.com. In addition to small amounts of other nutrients, molasses also offers iron, vitamin B6, selenium and copper.
Glad to hear you are aware of the benefits of organic blackstrap molasses. Also very good for women’s monthly cycle to help with bloating and cramping due to the mineral content.
Tere…you can use milk kefir grains in a nut milk BUT you must put the grains back in a milk (cow, goat) for at least 24 hours or longer. If you don’t want to drink the true milk kefir then strain it in cheesecloth and you have a soft cheese. As long as your Mom alternates soy/nut milk with cow/goat milk your grains should be fine. Whatever you do, don’t put milk grains in the refrigerator as it changes the makeup of the grain and it can take MONTHS for the grain to bounce back. If I don’t use my MG for a while, I just cover it with whole milk, place in a jar with an airlock/water seal and leave on my countertop. Try to change out the milk once a week, if I have access to RAW milk I don’t have to change it for 3 weeks.
With the knowledge that food supplements are better absorbed on an empty stomach should it only be the milk kefir plain after having been strained? I would like to add fruit and I am wondering what is the most healthful way to do that. Can the fruit be added immediately and enjoyed or is it healthier to let the fruit ferment for a 24 hour period like one might do with water kefir? ie. soak 24 hrs, strain, sits with fruit 24hrs, drink. So my question is basically Is it healthier to drink plain kefir in the morning or is it ok with fruit ?
I love my Kefir ever since I made the switch to kefir I sleep uninterrupted every night. I sleep like a baby an feel so good when I wake up in the morning I want to give my puppy some at night if its ok. I don’t see why not. She needs the same as we humans better digestive help.
Jan,
Do you consume your kefir at night?
Jan,
I have a little poodle that just loves the kefir I make. The only thing I noticed when giving it to the pup, was it made him have better (more at first) bowel movements and they were a more softer consistency. The pup also seemed to get filled up more and not be as hungry as much, even though he only may have drank a quarter cup of kefir. As soon as I start banging my kefir for the day he comes running to hopefully lick the kefir bowl out. My pup does drink a bit of kefir every singly day, even though it may be as little as a tablespoon or two, but he only weighs ten pounds. Many people give the extra grains to the dogs as a treat.
Wow, thanks for your response…my kefir tastes good. I was just worrie about killing the bacteria.
Anyway, I have a question to all of you (please), is there some way to check for the type of bacteria, yeast, microorganism, what kind, how many, etc… is in the home made kefir? What bacteria is better for one or another disease or ailment to ease, or organ to function better? Different web sites listing different properties in their kefir as well as the local markets in their brand names they selling. Some list 7, others 10, some claim 30 or more “beneficial probiotics” they all differ…..hmmm, just curious. Any info is greatly appreciated. Maybe WWW links?
Thanks again,
Michael
Michael, I read there are 35 beneficial bacterias in kefir. I saw what they are but I’ve done so much research on them, I wouldn’t remember where I read it. I do know Dom’s kefir website (just type it in on a search) has tons of the type of information you’re looking for. Dom is extremely knowledgable on kefir / kefir grains and related subjects. As far as kefir that’s mass produced (what you see in the store), that’s kefir but I don’t think that kind is made from live grains; at least from what I’ve read.
Additionally, I wouldn’t be too worried about killing your bacteria if you’re following the basic “do’s & don’t” rules. I read a study where scientists tried to prove kefir grains couldn’t have survived such poor sanitation conditions all those centuries ago. So they (injected?) live kefir grains with e-coli in an attempt to kill the kefir grains. Instead, the kefir grains killed the e-coli!! HA!
Hope this helps.
Hi, can I use regular low fat pasteurized milk to make kefir or it has to be organic un-pasteurized milk? I know the best is organic but the key point is “can be used regular pasteurized milk”? Thanks
Can I use Fatfree milk?
Regards
You cannot use fat free milk unless you add fat to give the culture the food it needs.
I use low fat milk and to me it tastes better than whole or butter milk.
You can definitely use regular pasteurized milk.
I use regular pasteurized milk that is also homogenized. There has to be butter fat to some degree in order for the culture to do it’s work.
You can use any kind of milk you like…yes raw milk is best, but it works just fine with low fat pasteruized milk or even reconsituted powdered milk. The grains won’t starve if you use low fat milk. Try for yourself and see how you go. Good luck & God Bless.
Michael, low-fat milk contains powdered milk and it is not what you want to put into your body. Whole milk is the way milk is supposed to be consumed. Powdered milk contains the kind of cholesterol you do not want to consume to be healthy! Raw milk is best, but if you need to use pasteuized milk make sure it is not Ultra-Pasteruized…. the grains will not thrive in this milk. Non-organic milk will contain antibiotics most likely. So, to answer your question think about it… Antibiotics in the milk will eventually destroy your grains! Raw, organic, clean milk is best. I hope this helps! Check out http://www.realmilk.com for more info too!
A very good friend introduced me to Kefir a little over a week ago and I’ve already noticed a wonderful change in my digestion. For over 10 years I have suffered from reflux, if I forgot my acid blocker in the morning I’d be in burning pain by lunch. I ran out of my prescription acid blockers three days ago and I’ve not even had a hit of indigestion since – I will continue to drink this wonderful Kefir and wish you all good health.
Good for you!
What a stupid hoax is this???? cures cancer and aids??? anything to sell to anyone!! If I ever find it in my country I’ll report you to the health authorities!!
There are no claims that it cures cancer or aids – it merely states that “it contributes to a healthy immune system and has been used to help patients suffering from AIDS, chronic fatigue syndrome, herpes, and cancer”.
It might help if you read things a little more carefully before you make any sweeping conclusions.
Bozo’s name says it all.
Yep the name sure says it all- redneck comments like yours are not needed. Get an education, you might learn something.
where can you buy kefir.do you make it
You have to have a source to provide you with kefir grains to make it yourself. You can buy commercially produced kefir beverage in most supermarkets however these don’t have the full dietary benefits of the kefir you ferment at home.
I have lots of kefir grains.They keep growing whenever I make kefir.If someone wants I can give some. I had put some in my freezer and I used it after like 2 years and still after two three days I was able to make kefir with my grains…. Its so wonderful.
Hi Jody,
I would love to have some of your kefir grains. Thank you so much for your kindness.
Jennifer
Hi Jody
I would love to have some of your kefir grains. Thank you so much for your generosity. I’ve heard about kefir and buy it I never knew you could buy the seeds to make your own. It would be so much more convenient. Thanks once again.
I gave my Kefir away awhile ago. I really need more. I will never give it away again. The person I gave it to threw it away. I you can send me grains, I would so greatly appreciate it.
I would love to also receive some grains to get started on my first batch
I am trying to get my first kefir grains here in BC, Canada…..its turning out to be quite a challenge! If you have any to spare and are in Canada, I would love to get in touch with you. Have a great day!!
Hi Pauline,
If you are still interested let me know and I will send you some. I live in Richmond, BC.
Cheers,
Joe
email address would not hurt:))) lordoftrolls@hotmail.com
Hi Jody,
I would love to have some of your Kefir grains. I have no idea where to buy these grains.
Bettye
I use to blend kefir with strawberries but sometimes it is too much so I do not drink it all., that´s why I keep it in the refrigerator.
Is that okay to keep it for few days in the refrigerator…. or is kefir going to lose its benefits and original flavour?
You can definitely keep kefir in the refrigerator; you can even ferment it that way although it takes a lot longer. If you need to take a break, you can store your kefir grains in a glass jar covered with milk of choice until you decide to use them again.
Can I drink kefir and at the same time taking my medicines for hypertension and cholesterol? What is the best time to drink it? hope you can answer my inquery, thank you.
I drink 1 cup every morning on an empty stomach and I take High blood pressure medicine as well
My mother in law has been taking high blood pressure medicine for years. two days after drinking a six oz glass on an empty stomach in the morning, she’s been offf the medicine. I’m happy to report that I too have been experience great energy, lack of craving for junk food and my blood pressure has been stablized. If anyone wants the grains, I’d be more than happy to share, as long as you pay for the postage. And if you live in Gilbert, AZ, come and pick them up any time. You can email me at ericanddonna4@yahoo.com. It wouldn’t be a blessing if you don’t share.
Hi motherof4,
I was wondering if you still had kefir grains available. I have no problem paying for the shipping, so please let me know! My email is nadiabaz65@yahoo.com
Thanks
Hi there,
I just recently recieved kefir grains. They were given to me in a Classico pasta sauce container in 2% milk with 4 pages of instructions. My bf had picked them up for me and immediately put the container in the fridge. Later on I was reading the instructions to find out they can not be put in the fridge. Did I kill the grains or if brought back to room temperature could they again produce kefir?
Also how do you know if the grains are contaminated or not?
Any help you may have would be greatly appreciated.
No, you didn’t kill them. Refrigeration just slows down the fermenting process. Use them at room temperature again and your grains will soon be “happy” again.
To my knowledge, all food supplements are better absorbed with an empty stomach. I try to drink a glass of kefir in the morning (first thing after I wash my face and teeth) and another glass before I go to sleep (having digested my dinner, that is – about 3 hours after dinner). I don’t know about cholesterol or blood pressure benefits, since I don’t have either, but I’ve been largely benefited regarding my constipation. I imagine, you could reduce cholesterol ‘risk’ by using low fat milk to make kefir. If you buy it, I would suggest looking to a low fat product (if there is one, I really don’t know), or even try finding the kefir seeds and making it on your own. Finally, you can ask your doctor, but I believe kefir won’t interact with your medicine; it’s like drinking milk:-)