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| Kefir is a cultured pro-biotic dairy product, similar to kombucha or other fermented foods. The difference is that Kefir is grown in milk, whereas, kombucha uses a solution of tea and sugar. Kefir, the "Champagne of Milks," is considered by health authorities to be superior to yogurt in its ability to enhance intestinal flora, act as a digestive aid to the stomach and promotes good health. These Kefir grains are real grains, passed from one person to another, unlike the pre-packaged kefir starters, such as Helios or Body Ecology, that you may find on other sites or selling in stores. What is kefir? Kefir is a symbiosis of many beneficial bacteria and yeasts, which form grains that look like cauliflower-like structures. During the fermentation process the Kefir grains changes normal milk into healthy ‘living’ pro-biotic food. It takes between 5 and 24 hours to produce a finished product, depending on temperature and the amount of milk used. You may use cow, goat, or coconut milk to make fresh kefir everyday. A wonderful pro-biotic drink with many times the amount a beneficial cultures over store bought yogurt, kefir or pro-biotic in capsule form. Many people who think they are allergic or lactose intolerant thrive on such milk, particularly if it has been turned into clabbered milk, yogurt, kefir or similar products, which are highly valued as health promoting foods in traditional cultures all over the world. The Benefits of Consuming Kefir Regularly Within Your 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 may help relieve most intestinal disorders, promote proper 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 may 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. Caring For the Grains With proper care, the Kefir grains should last a lifetime. The grains will keep growing, actually reproducing themselves and growing in size with use, providing you with a fresh supply of Kefir cultures and plenty of cultured milk to drink. It is not necessary to boil or even heat the milk before introducing the grains and no temperature control is required during the culturing process. Kefir adds a tart flavor to the milk and is great to use in making bread (soaking the flour in Kefir is said to help break down parts of the flour the human body does not digest well), smoothies, make soft cream cheeses infused with herbs or use in place of normal milk in your recipes. You are assured a continuous supply of fresh Kefir every day, all year long, every 5 to 24 hours. The grains are easy to care for. Simply take the finished Kefir milk and strain out the grains and then add fresh milk to the grains to start the process all over again. |
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| Kefir Grains Starter Kit, Live Grain, Organic Dairy Culture More fresh beneficial cultures count vs. commercial yogurt, kefir or pro-biotics in capsule form. |