Kefir is fermented milk produced using kefir grains that contain both bacteria and yeast. Although both kefir and yogurt come with several health benefits, kefir is widely considered a better option since it has a larger variety of healthy microorganisms. Both kefir and yogurt come with many hea...
There are two main types of kefir: dairy kefir and water kefir. Dairy Kefir:Made by fermenting milk (cow, goat, or sheep), dairy kefir has a creamy texture and a slightly sour taste. It is packed with beneficial bacteria, calcium, protein, and other essential nutrients. Water Kefir:Made ...
Now we can argue all day about whether or not the nutritional benefits outweigh the harms when it comes to consuming added sugars in kefir and yogurt, but in my opinion, you should avoid them. Do the best for your body by adding your own natural flavors; that way you get no added suga...
A Healthful Addition ; Kefir, like a Thin Yogurt, Is Very VersatileSusan Farringer Vogel came by the other day and gave us a quick lesson on how to use kefir...Blume, Aimee
Is kefir healthier than yogurt? The biggest nutritional difference between the two is thatkefir contains more probiotics than yogurt. While yogurt also contains some probiotics, kefir is more potent. If you are looking to improve digestion or gut health, kefir is the better choice. ...
There is no shortage of trendy yogurts at the grocery store these days, from quark to labneh, but not all cultured milk is created the same. Most of these foods have existed for as many as thousands of years, and were often methods of preserving milk. Milk kefir, commonly just called ...
Aged goat or sheep cheese. 100% grass-fed butter. Plain yogurt made from 100% grass-fed milk. Much as with milk, I’d try to avoid everything else, including: Cheese made from regular milk. Yogurt made from regular milk. Any flavored dairy products with added sugars (kefir, yogurt, et...
While difficult to find in health food stores, the kefir grains that are available may be powdered or otherwise compromised. The best kefir yogurt grains do not have a limit to the amount of kefir they can produce. Packaging that specifies the number of times the grains can be used or the...
homemade kefir doesn’t always have the same consistency as commercial versions, which add thickeners. It’s easier to ferment than yogurt however, due to the short fermentation cycle, you might end up making too much. Stick to small batches to drink entirely in one day for best success. ...
Kefir has a tart, sour-like taste. At first sniff, one would think that it was milk gone bad. But those who are seasoned in the kitchen (or simply know what kefir is) can relate it to yogurt or buttermilk. It’s a clean sour, not a rancid sour. If the kefir tastes rancid, it...