Coconut kefir is a nourishing fermented beverage made with coconut milk, date paste and kefir grains and has a tart flavor similar to yogurt.
I initially sought out store-bought kefir to bolster my gut, but have since learned that store-bought kefir is often not made with kefir grains but with lab-raised bacteria. It’s still good for you, but not as powerful as homemade kefir, so once again, homemade ends up being the bes...
Using kefir grains is the traditional way to make "true" kefir as the culture contains a complex array of lactic acid bacteria and yeasts, unlike the powdered kefir starters. Kefir grains can also be used over and over for new batches or kept in the fridge or freezer for later use. We ...
1. Add the grains to a bowl or container (or the saucepan you wish to cook them in to save on washing up!) and cover with about double the amount of water, plus a little splash of something acidic like apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, or even kefir or kombucha. 2. Add a lid or...
A simple, tasty way to get in probiotics is to drink kombucha, a fermented carbonated beverage made from tea. Learn how to make kombucha with this basic recipe.
Smoothie bowls make a delicious and nutritious breakfast, lunch or snack. They’re essentially a thicker-consistency smoothie, served in a bowl and topped with vibrantly colored ingredients such as nuts, grains, and fruits. To turn your go-to smoothie into a bowl, sub out all fresh f...
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Home/Blog/How to Improve Digestion: Best Foods, Drinks & Supplements How to Improve Digestion: Best Foods, Drinks & Supplements By Jill Levy September 7, 2024 You’ve heard it before: A healthy gut and digestive system is the foundation of overall health. How can you help improve your di...
1 teaspoon of kefir grains, or 1 cup of homemade kefir (how to make kefir) Equipment Half a gallon mason jar Small piece of paper towel Rubber band Two pots, medium and large, so that one fits into the other (or water bath that would fit half a gallon) ...
Kefir is a fermented milk drink made by adding kefir grains to milk. This then ferments and turns the milk into a slightly sour and carbonated beverage. Kefir has a long history of being used as a buttermilk substitute in baking. The fermentation process gives kefir its characteristic tang, ...