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Getting started with fermentation can be intimidating for many people, but it can be so easy, especially if you begin your fermenting journey with a simple recipe like milk kefir. Originally hailing ...

Kefir is a tangy, probiotic-rich drink made by fermenting cow’s or goat’s milk or water with a culture starter called kefir grains — small clusters of bacteria and yeast that resemble tiny cauliflower ...

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In the quest for digestive wellness, more and more women are turning to natural alternatives that strengthen their health from the inside out. Kefir, a fermented food with ancient origins, has ...

Kefir, pronounced kee-feer, is a drink made from the fermented milk from a cow, goat, or sheep. Water kefir is similar but has a water base instead of milk. Kefir grains have yeast and good bacteria.

A wooden spoon and metal strainer sit above a glass jar full of kefir. After fermentation, kefir is poured through a strainer, leaving behind gelatinous grains ...

Dissolve the sugar and water in a 1/2-gallon Mason jar. Or, to speed up the process, dissolve the sugar in the jar with 1 cup of hot water, and then add 3 cups of cold water to get to a total of 1 ...

Kefir and kombucha are both fermented beverages with several touted health benefits. While both drinks are in the fermented food category, they have several differences in terms of production, ...

Kefir's been quietly bubbling away for centuries (originating from parts of Eastern Europe and Southwest Asia) but only recently started getting the credit it deserves in the Western world as a ...