Category Kefir

A sourdough starter is a naturally fermented mixture of flour and water. It serves as a leavening agent for baked items like sourdough bread. Because of its acidic flavour and texture, sourdough bread and pastries are incredibly popular and well-liked.…

A healthy diet with fermented foods can be a beneficial strategy if you’re experiencing spring fatigue, low energy or sleep disruption. Do you get spring fatigue? Some individuals experience spring fatigue, also known as seasonal fatigue, which is a state…

The time of the year when colds are more common is usually the colder months. Because we are not as active, less time outdoors and days are shorter, microbes can cause more infections, especially with more sensitive children and elderly.…

Remember that milk kefir, like other fermented foods, can be a healthy addition to your diet. It contains probiotics, which are good bacteria that help digestive health and the immune system. However, just like any other food, it is important…

Is more bubbles in water kefir something you are looking for? In this blog post, we are describing some ways to increase carbonization and get the perfect fizz in the water kefir. Water kefir is one of the more refreshing…

Which sugar is best to use when preparing water kefir at home? Water kefir is a probiotic beverage made with water kefir grains containing bacteria and yeast existing in a symbiotic relationship. Water kefir is made by combining sugar water…

Fermented foods, such as homemade kefir, can benefit the microbiota by enhancing its function and reducing the abundance of disease-causing bacteria in the intestines. But how can kefir soaps protect good bacteria on our skin? The human body is home…

Over fermentation is a phenomenon which is a result of fermentation that lasted too long or had too much culture in it. Read on to get more insight on it and some tips on how to avoid it. Time is…

Homemade kefir “good bugs” have always been good for me and my guts – long before I’ve been diagnosed with celiac disease. But what about homemade water kefir? Is it beneficial like “regular” homemade kefir I make with milk? My…

Figs are both, tasty and nutritious. Kefir and figs make a perfect pair. A fig is a succulent little fruit with blooms and seeds inside its fleshy skin, and is very nutritious. While it’s rich in natural sugar, it also…