I stumbled upon this substance many years back at the health food store. I initially thought it was simply a yoghurt, however it turned out to be much much more , health wise. Kefir can actually colonize your digestive system and as such bring balance to the inner eco system. Its a bit more sour than yoghurt (the dairy version), very lovely to consume with fruit or use as a marinade for chicken (does wonders for tenderness). I personally can attest first hand to its benefits, no prebiotic can match this..
I used to actually make the stuff too, a few years back , and quite frankly i think im going to start up again only this time , im going to try the water kefir and see how that treats me. Time to source some grains!
Any kefir stories or fans in the house??
some good info:
"Yogurt contains transient beneficial bacteria that keep the digestive system clean and provide food for the friendly bacteria that reside there. But kefir can actually colonize the intestinal tract, a feat that yogurt cannot match. Kefir contains several major strains of friendly bacteria not commonly found in yogurt, Lactobacillus Caucasus, Leuconostoc, Acetobacter species, and Streptococcus species.
It also contains beneficial yeasts, such as Saccharomyces kefir and Torula kefir, which dominate, control and eliminate destructive pathogenic yeasts in the body. They do so by penetrating the mucosal lining where unhealthy yeast and bacteria reside, forming a virtual SWAT team that housecleans and strengthens the intestines. Hence, the body becomes more efficient in resisting such pathogens as E. coli and intestinal parasites.
Kefirs active yeast and bacteria provide more nutritive value than yogurt by helping digest the foods that you eat and by keeping the colon environment clean and healthy. Because the curd size of kefir is smaller than yogurt, it is also easier to digest, which makes it a particularly excellent, nutritious food for babies, the elderly and people experiencing chronic fatigue and digestive disorders."
Have a wonderful evening friends..
I used to actually make the stuff too, a few years back , and quite frankly i think im going to start up again only this time , im going to try the water kefir and see how that treats me. Time to source some grains!
Any kefir stories or fans in the house??
some good info:
"Yogurt contains transient beneficial bacteria that keep the digestive system clean and provide food for the friendly bacteria that reside there. But kefir can actually colonize the intestinal tract, a feat that yogurt cannot match. Kefir contains several major strains of friendly bacteria not commonly found in yogurt, Lactobacillus Caucasus, Leuconostoc, Acetobacter species, and Streptococcus species.
It also contains beneficial yeasts, such as Saccharomyces kefir and Torula kefir, which dominate, control and eliminate destructive pathogenic yeasts in the body. They do so by penetrating the mucosal lining where unhealthy yeast and bacteria reside, forming a virtual SWAT team that housecleans and strengthens the intestines. Hence, the body becomes more efficient in resisting such pathogens as E. coli and intestinal parasites.
Kefirs active yeast and bacteria provide more nutritive value than yogurt by helping digest the foods that you eat and by keeping the colon environment clean and healthy. Because the curd size of kefir is smaller than yogurt, it is also easier to digest, which makes it a particularly excellent, nutritious food for babies, the elderly and people experiencing chronic fatigue and digestive disorders."
Have a wonderful evening friends..
its funny, when i left town my neighbour had to "babysit " my grains , change the milk , etc lol
