Looks a bit like cottage cheese but don't eat the grains!
Kefir is one of the best natural sources of pro-biotic’s,
Kefir fermented for only 24 hours contains around 3 billion CFU per ml. So for
example if you were to have 100 ml’s of this twice a day it would give you 600
billion CFU, that’s quite a boost to your friendly bacteria and will provide
numerous health benefits.
The bacteria breaks down lactose, so Kefir is suitable for
people who are lactose intolerant to unfermented milk products.
How to make Kefir, it’s dead easy!
The beauty of Kefir is that it’s so easy to make. All you
need to do is put some Kefir grains in a jar topped up with whole milk - preferably
raw unpasteurised dairy from Guernsey cows, goat or buffalo (A2 Milk).
You can find your nearest supplier here - http://www.naturalfoodfinder.co.uk/unpasteurised-raw-milk-uk
Leave the sealed jar in a cupboard for at least 24 hours. You will find the kefir will separate from the milk after a period of time. Give it a shake to mix it back together.
Give the jar a shake to mix it back together, hold the lid closed!
The
longer you ferment, the higher content of good bacteria and the more ‘tart’ flavour
it’ll have. Therefore you can adjust this according to your taste.
Once this is completed, scoop out the Kefir grains (you can use a sieve or I use a pasta fork) and
transfer them into a new batch and repeat as often as needed.
Refrigerate the Kefir and aim to consume 25-100 ml in the
morning and evening with a meal. Start
of with small quantities and steadily increase the dosage to avoid any gastric
disturbance or upset.
The finished product!
Remember to fit it into your macro nutrient targets; it’s
only around 67 kcal- 4 g Protein, 5 g Carbohydrates and 3 g Fat per 100 ml so it’s
easy to incorporate into your daily intake.
The Kefir will multiply over time so please share with
friends and family. The best place to find fresh Kefir grains (better than a
dry Kefir starter kit) is on ebay. Here is and example of a seller-
If you want to improve your gut health while enjoying a
delicious alternative to yogurt then make the effort
and start incorporating
Kefir into your daily diet.
Source of information - http://heal-thyself.ning.com/profiles/blogs/probiotics-pusher
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