Milk Kefir Grains are a live active culture containing a unique symbiotic community of natural probiotic bacteria and yeasts. When Milk Kefir Grains are place in milk the resulting fermented drink is known as Kefir.

Kefir supplies easily digestible complete protein, essential minerals, essential amino acids, valuable B vitamins, and boasts natural antibiotic properties. Kefir is enzyme rich and teaming with friendly probiotic micro-organisms (good bacteria) which help to restore and balance gastro-intestinal flora, believed to be particularly beneficial after antibiotic treatment which can kill both bad and good bacteria. Gut flora is a major player of your immune system, which is your body's natural defense system and is responsible for maintaining health. The health of your body is therefore largely tied into the health of your gut.

According to registered dietitian Kerri Napoleon, in an article for Cenegenics Jacksonville Medical Institute, kefir is a natural probiotic that contains 7 to 10 billion colony forming units of good bacteria: "The strains of bacteria present in kefir are more potent than probiotics in yogurt or supplements and actually recolonize the good bacteria in your gastrointestinal system, improving digestion."

Called “Grains” due to their grain-like appearance which multiply to form cauliflower like florets, Milk Kefir Grains transform ordinary milk into the delicious, fermented probiotic drink Kefir - the most potent source of probiotics you can find. Adding Milk Kefir Grains to fresh milk yields Kefir drink within 12 to 48 hours.

Tryptophan, one of the essential amino acids abundant in Kefir, is well known for its relaxing effect on the nervous system. Because Kefir also offers an abundance of calcium and magnesium, which are also important minerals for a healthy nervous system, Kefir in the diet can have a particularly profound calming effect on the nerves. Kefir’s ample supply of Phosphorus, the second most abundant mineral in our bodies, helps utilize carbohydrates, fats, and proteins for cell growth, maintenance and energy.

Kefir is rich in vitamins A, B1, Biotin (B7), B12, and B2 (riboflavin), D and K. Vitamin A is good for the formation and maintenance of healthy skin and hair. Riboflavin neutralizes harmful free radicals and also helps the body burn fuel, among other things. Vitamin D aids in calcium absorption and is also essential for bone health, while Vitamin K helps blood to clot and may also be crucial in bone formation.

Biotin (B7, sometimes referred to as Vitamin H), is a water soluble B vitamin, as it is water soluble it must be ingested daily, as excess or unused amounts are eliminated through the urine. Biotin also aids the body's assimilation of other B Vitamins, such as folic acid, pantothenic acid, and B12. The numerous benefits of maintaining adequate B vitamin intake range from regulation of the kidneys, liver and nervous system to helping relieve skin disorders, boost energy and promote longevity. 

Summary of Kefir Health Benefits:

Listed below are just a few of the many reported benefits of Milk Kefir Grains:

• Kefir health benefits include curing or controlling acne, sleep disorders, depression, asthma, bronchitis, hypertension, diabetes, chronic fatigue syndrome, allergies, colitis, diarrhoea, etc.?
• Kefir significantly reduces sugar cravings.
• Kefir has antioxidants and anti-aging properties. It can neutralize the free radicals, which damage the body cells and tissues by oxidizing them. By reducing the impact of free radical damage, Kefir can slow down the aging process.
• Kefir can provide us the beneficial microorganisms that can improve digestion, to alleviate some common digestive problems like gas, bloating, indigestion, etc. It can ensure regular bowel movement to cure constipation. The enzymes found in it can be especially beneficial for the people with lactose intolerance.
• Kefir has antibiotic and antifungal properties. It can prove helpful in conditions like, candidiasis (yeast infection).
• Kefir can cleanse the colon and address any kind of intestinal problem. It can provide relief in inflammatory bowel disease (IBS).
• Kefir has a stimulating effect on the immune system and hence, can improve its disease fighting capacity.

Making Kefir

Making your own Kefir costs significantly less than buying commercially, and you have complete control over the quantity and type of milk you use e.g. organic; cow’s milk; sheep’s milk; goat’s milk, raw, the choice is yours.

The process of making Kefir is unbelievably and satisfyingly simple: Place Milk Kefir Grains into fresh milk and leave to ferment. After 12-48hrs your milk has been transformed into healthful, probiotic Kefir and is ready to drink. Transfer your Milk Kefir Grains to fresh batch of milk and repeat the process… indefinitely!

Kefir has a yoghurt-like consistency and can be consumed just as it is; used as a base for your daily smoothie or poured over Muesli . Consistency and flavour of Kefir can be varied according to fermentation time. Longer fermentation produces creamier and tangier results. Straining Kefir through fine cloth makes a simple and delicious cream cheese which can be flavoured with fresh herbs or spices to taste, and further enhancing the health benefits. Kefir can be incorporated into your diet in so many interesting and health promoting ways. 

What you will receive:

Along with clear and concise instructions, you will receive 1 generous teaspoon, no less than 6g of Milk Kefir Grains, enough to produce approximately 300-400 ml of Kefir per day, depending on environmental factors such as room temperature. Milk Kefir Grains double in size over a 14-21 day period, increasing their capacity to ferment larger quantities of milk into Kefir over the same time period. Any excess grains can be eaten for additional health benefits.

These Milk Kefir Grains have been cultured in organic whole milk in a meticulously clean environment and handled with care and respect.

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