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  • Instant Probiotics: The Benefits of Using a Freeze‑Dried Kefir Starter April 18, 2025
  • The risk of drinking raw milk (kefir) amid Bird Flu concerns January 30, 2025
  • Crafting Maple Syrup Water Kefir - A Step-by-Step Guide September 20, 2023
  • The wonderful benefits of Paraprobiotics February 11, 2023
  • 9 Ways to Grow Milk Kefir Grains faster June 11, 2022
  • The best milk kefir ratio – Scientifically proven March 26, 2022
  • What is Matsoni? February 23, 2022
  • Why you should ripen your kefir December 05, 2021
  • Thermophilic Yogurt vs Mesophilic Yogurt July 05, 2021
  • Kefir VS Coronavirus (COVID-19) March 09, 2020

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Crafting Maple Syrup Water Kefir - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crafting Maple Syrup Water Kefir - A Step-by-Step Guide

September 20, 2023 1 Comment

When you think of water kefir, you likely think of water and granulated sugar. However, maple syrup can be the perfect alternative if you are looking for a sweet change. Maple syrup, with its natural sweetness and distinct flavor, can elevate your water kefir experience to new heights.

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The wonderful benefits of Paraprobiotics

The wonderful benefits of Paraprobiotics

February 11, 2023

Most people have heard of prebiotics and probiotics and the subsequent benefits of both. But there’s another category called “paraprobiotics” that is newly studied. Incredibly it may be just as important as prebiotics and probiotics.

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Why you should ripen your kefir

Why you should ripen your kefir

December 05, 2021 1 Comment

Milk kefir ripening is simply letting your strained finished kefir (without the grains) sit out at room temperature for several hours or days before consuming. Since refrigeration is relatively new, kefir was traditionally ripened to some degree before consumed.

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Kefir VS Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Kefir VS Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 09, 2020 3 Comments

Some people are wondering if kefir itself can be contaminated by the coronavirus or another pathogen. Other people are wanting to know if drinking kefir helps protect against coronavirus. While other's are prepping for an unknown future and wondering how best to utilize kefir during a quarantine or economic hard times.

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How many probiotics (CFUs) are in water kefir?

How many probiotics (CFUs) are in water kefir?

December 16, 2019 2 Comments

Both milk kefir and water kefir are known for their probiotic prowess. Even though most people agree that milk kefir is the king as far as the number of probiotic strains as well as the amount (CFU), water kefir should not be dismissed either.

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Kefir prevents mold contamination

Kefir prevents mold contamination

November 26, 2019

When you think about letting milk sit out for a day, you may be concerned about mold. However, when it comes to kefir, both milk kefir and water kefir, the chances of mold contamination is incredibly low (especially for water kefir).

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Open or Closed Lid for Water Kefir Fermenting?

Open or Closed Lid for Water Kefir Fermenting?

November 16, 2019 6 Comments

Water kefir can be fermented aerobically (with oxygen / open lid) or anaerobically (without oxygen / closed lid). Both have the advantages and disadvantages and it comes down to personal preference.

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Which vegetable juices work best with water kefir?

Which vegetable juices work best with water kefir?

October 04, 2019 3 Comments

Vegetable juices are typically not as sweet or as tasty as fruit juices, but they have their own host of health benefits. Combine that with the power of water kefir fermentation and those vitamins and benefits can become even more readily accessible.

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How much kefir should I drink each day?

How much kefir should I drink each day?

September 10, 2019 10 Comments

The amount of kefir you should drink ultimately depends on the individual. Kefir is a natural nutritious food, so it's okay to trust yourself to know how much to drink. Just like eating one banana usually sounds great, but that 2nd banana usually does not for most people.

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Does Homemade Kombucha have probiotics?

Does Homemade Kombucha have probiotics?

August 18, 2019 3 Comments

Does Homemade Kombucha have probiotics? The surprising answer is that experts are not really sure if it does have probiotics or not.

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Can Kefir help anxiety and depression?

Can Kefir help anxiety and depression?

August 04, 2019 3 Comments

Kefir comes from the Turkish word “keif” which means feel good. For hundreds of years, people have known that consuming kefir makes you feel good.

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Lactic Acid Bacteria vs Acetic Acid Bacteria

Lactic Acid Bacteria vs Acetic Acid Bacteria

July 02, 2019 2 Comments

In the battle between kefir and kombucha and which is healthier, it sometimes comes down to the difference between Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) and Acetic Acid Bacteria (AAB).

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Recent Articles

  • Instant Probiotics: The Benefits of Using a Freeze‑Dried Kefir Starter April 18, 2025
  • The risk of drinking raw milk (kefir) amid Bird Flu concerns January 30, 2025
  • Crafting Maple Syrup Water Kefir - A Step-by-Step Guide September 20, 2023
  • The wonderful benefits of Paraprobiotics February 11, 2023
  • 9 Ways to Grow Milk Kefir Grains faster June 11, 2022
  • The best milk kefir ratio – Scientifically proven March 26, 2022
  • What is Matsoni? February 23, 2022
  • Why you should ripen your kefir December 05, 2021
  • Thermophilic Yogurt vs Mesophilic Yogurt July 05, 2021
  • Kefir VS Coronavirus (COVID-19) March 09, 2020

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