Yemoos Blog
Does Homemade Kombucha have probiotics?
Does Homemade Kombucha have probiotics? The surprising answer is that experts are not really sure if it does have probiotics or not.
Can Kefir help anxiety and depression?
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.
Einkorn ("Nature's Original Wheat") Sourdough Bread
Lately we’ve been experimenting with einkorn sourdough and I am loving the results. This beautiful ancient wheat was cultivated 10,000 years ago. It’s the unaltered original wheat.
Cooler temperatures help milk kefir grains grow
New research recently came out confirming what many of us already suspected with milk kefir grains. That cooler temperatures help grains grow and also create greater microbial diversity.
Lactic Acid Bacteria vs Acetic Acid Bacteria
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).
Camel milk kefir and why you should try it
I love goats milk (and goats milk kefir) and recently we've experimented with horse and donkey milk. But I kept hearing about the benefits of camels milk from health experts, so I had to find out if it was just another fad or something more.
5 methods to slow down milk kefir production
The good news is that there are several ways to slow down milk kefir production and give you and your grains a little break from all the work (without hurting them).
Can water kefir grains clean contaminated water?
A new study shows that water kefir grains and the process of making water kefir helps lower the risk of contamination from bad water.
How to make healthy, thick and delicious kefir
There are 3 simple requirements needed to give the grains space and make the best kefir possible. 1. A high ratio of milk to grains. 2. Small batches or 3. Wide jars
Health benefits of Viili Yogurt
Viili is refreshingly mild compared to kefir and the thick ropy texture makes it a delight for us. The good news about Viili is that its not just for fun. It has plenty of its own health benefits.
Shelf Life of Homemade Cultures
Homemade cultures don't really go bad. If you notice any kind of mold (something usually colorful and fuzzy on the surface), its best to throw away. Or if it just smells and taste bad to you (beyond just being extra sour), then its also best to throw away.
Does kefir help relieve constipation?
Many people report back that kefir helps relieve their constipation. It's probably one of the most reported benefits of kefir. And now there's a lot of research to back up those reports.