Kefir

I know some of you have already seen this on my other blog, but it really is that good. And it is so good for you!

It means “feel good” in Turkish.

Kefir is a refreshing cultured milk beverage. It tastes similar to drinkable yogurt, yet a bit more sour. Kefir also has a slightest hint of a natural effervescent zesty tang.

Kefir contains stronger beneficial bacteria than yogurt. It is far superior to yogurt, as the bacteria in yogurt will only survive a few days in your digestive tract. Kefir contains live active cultures of normal flora that repopulate in the digestive tract. It's a super probiotic punch!

The cultures in kefir are active and growing when they enter the body. They thrive in dairy and use up the lactose and partially digest the proteins, making it a product most people can benefit from. Even those with milk or dairy sensitivities can usually tolerate kefir.

Kefir is full of vitamins and minerals, normal flora, and enzymes that aid digestion. It boosts your immune system.

If you can pour, you can make kefir! Make your own at home for the price of milk. You can buy fruity, sweetened kefir at health food stores (or Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Sunflower, etc.) but it is rather pricey. It is much better to make your own. My kids love strawberry kefir smoothies..

You can make kefir from organic raw cow milk, rice, almond, or soy milk!

If you are in Indiana, I have grains (starter) and would be happy to share..