As gut health and the importance of a healthy and stable immune system are increasingly becoming both the mantra of mainstream science, health professionals, and nutritionists, kefir has been thrust into the spotlight as a way of boosting our health in general. So what is all the fuss about? Here’s all you need to know about...
Speaking of yummy fermented drinks, perhaps the most delicious, creamy, and healthy of them all is milk kefir. If you haven’t heard of it before, don't worry, all will be explained. But for those looking to make their own healthy homemade version - welcome - we have much to discuss. I’m new here. What’s milk kefir?...
You’ll get double the dose of probiotics in this two step ice cream! For the first step you will be fermenting cherries and in the next you need some milk kefir and an ice cream maker to create this delicious ice cream. And you will use the fermented honey as the sweetener which makes it even...
Ingredients: ✓ 3-4 tbsp thick homemade kefir ✓ 5 quail's eggs ✓ lamb's lettuce ✓ chive (minced) ✓ balsamic vinegar ✓ salt ✓ freshly ground black pepper ✓ freshly ground chilli (can be substituted for chilli oil) Method: In a small bowl, simply mix minced chive, freshly ground chilli, homemade kefir, pepper and salt. Hardboil the...
Fancy brewing up your own probiotic-packed drinks at home? Whether you’re a seasoned fermenter or a total newbie, making kefir and kombucha is easier than you might think—especially when you’ve got the Kefirko Kombucha Maker (4L) to hand. Say goodbye to overpriced bottles from the health food store and hello to fresh, homemade goodness. Let’s get...
Probiotics make up the 39 to 300 trillion live bacteria that currently live inside our bodies. Don’t worry, this bacteria isn’t actually all bad for you. It’s mostly good bacteria that is necessary for our human health. Benefits of Probiotics As scientists begin to understand more about the significance of probiotic bacteria and the microbiome, one...
How to Make Coconut Water Kefir at Home A great way to add probiotics to your diet is with Coconut water kefir, a delicious beverage that people have been drinking for thousands of years because of its amazing health benefits. Water Kefir is made with water kefir grains, which are also known as Japanese water crystals,...
Within recent years, fermented foods rich in probiotics have become household names. But what are the differences between them and what is the best way to take? I had the pleasure of speaking with Donna Schwenk of Cultured Food Life and she shared a lot of her knowledge. We will be going over three of the main “good” bacteria sources: Kefir, Kombucha, And Fermented Vegetables. Do they help your mental health? Are they easy to make? How do you improve your gut health? All these questions and more are answered below!
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How do you know if your kefir grains are working properly? Applicable to both Milk and Water Kefir 1) The probiotic bacteria and yeast will convert sugars into organic acids progressively souring your brew 2) Kefir should have a pleasant bready yeasty aroma 3) Some of the grains will start to float as the specific...
Did you know that the word “Kefir” comes from “keyif’ which is Turkish for “good feeling” It also has roughly 60 different strains of good bacteria - ready to kick-start your microbiome. It’s easy to underestimate the importance of gut health, and the microbiome - especially when it comes to treating common illnesses and diseases. Probiotics,...
Can Homemade Kefir Bacteria Colonise the Gut?
This is a question I've asked myself for some time, so I embarked on a mission to find kefir bacteria in my gut with some help from my friends at Allele Microbiome
