News — Kefir

Kefir is considered the 'queen of probiotic drinks', according to Emily Kean R.D.N. and nutritionist at Lifeway Foods. So if you want to include Kefir in your diet quite regular than usual, you may want to think how you want your kefir to be made so here are some tips. Kefir Grains Real Kefir grains contain over 40 strains of probiotics and has to be transferred immediately from batch to batch to remain active and alive. This is the most economical way of consuming kefir. Using Kefir grains will mean a consistent and regular supply of milk kefir for you...

What is Kefir? Kefir is a fermented drink made out of either grain or powdered starter culture. It is similar to yogurt in that they are both fermented, (can) be made with milk and contains powerful probiotics. Kefir's name is derived from a Turkish word "keif' which means "good feeling". Although similar to yogurt, Kefir, on the other hand, is thinner in consistency than the thicker counterpart in yogurt.  Kefir is one of the most nutrient-dense food in the world. It can be enjoyed by either meat-eater who drink their milk as well ;-) and non-meat eaters who avoid their milk...