| The miracle grain originating from the Caucasus region | | | | The process is the same and it is equally healthy. |
| was said to have been given by Mohammed to his | | | | Also, if you're lactose intolerant, this is the best way |
| people as a gift. Kefir, as it was called, was also | | | | for you to discover and enjoy kefir. |
| believed to be a sign of wealth. People guarded their | | | | If you are a mother looking for a way to keep your |
| incredible grains with their lives because it was | | | | children away from sodas and other sweetened |
| rumored that if these miraculous grains were given | | | | drinks, you may use water kefir. Since carbonization |
| away, their "power" would weaken. However, the | | | | is also part of processing water kefir, the drink |
| secret of using the grains spread like wildfire and | | | | becomes somewhat fizzy and carbonated. Instead of |
| became shared knowledge. Because the kefir grains | | | | drinking soda, you get a tasty and refreshing drink |
| were considered as tribal wealth, they were inherited | | | | with hundreds of health benefits. If you are a |
| from generation to generation and possession wasn't | | | | tea-addict, water kefir is also the best alternative for |
| easy. | | | | you. It's also natural and it provides a new treat for |
| Kefir gained popularity in Russia during the 1800s | | | | your tastebuds. |
| because of its health benefits. News of its capability | | | | Kefir is known to be a natural energy-booster. So |
| to cure tuberculosis and other respiratory and | | | | whether you choose milk kefir or water kefir, they |
| digestive problems spread to the neighboring | | | | are the perfect substitute for coffee and all those |
| countries. Unfortunately, during that time, obtaining | | | | energy drinks with unbelievably high sugar content. |
| the grains were very difficult and there were no | | | | They're not only refreshing, they also provide your |
| quick means to reproduce as there was no main | | | | body with the necessary vitamins such as Vitamin B |
| source where people could easily get the supply. | | | | and phosphorous to keep you going. Kefir keeps |
| Centuries after, our generation has rediscovered the | | | | your body in its optimum performance while cutting |
| health benefits of kefir. Scientists have also found | | | | maintenance costs. Not only that, there is no known |
| means to help us obtain it. Fortunately for us, we can | | | | side-effect for this miracle drink. So as long as you |
| get our kefir supply from the nearest health store. | | | | want, you may drink your kefir and stay healthy. |
| We can also get it in two forms: grain and starter. If | | | | If this still doesn't win you over, let me tell you about |
| you want to be old-school about your kefir, it is | | | | the numerous health benefits of kefir. From head to |
| highly recommended for you to use grains. However, | | | | foot, this product will surely keep your body in great |
| if you want the faster and modernized way, go with | | | | shape. The most familiar kefir health benefits would |
| the kefir starter. The grains usually take longer to | | | | be the ones related to the digestive system. Because |
| culture-around three days max. The starter usually | | | | of its probiotics, you are ensured that your body's |
| takes half the time and ferments faster during the | | | | digestion processes are maintained regularly. If you're |
| summer. | | | | having tummy troubles, incorporating kefir into your |
| If you want to save money, it is better for you to | | | | diet will surely restore your system leaving you with |
| obtain kefir grains. They usually last a lifetime. If you | | | | regular bowel movements. |
| care for the grains and store them properly, they will | | | | If you want to breathe easy, the miracle grains also |
| continue multiplying and you'll have a lifetime supply. If | | | | aid in treating tuberculosis and helps prevent asthma. |
| you still want the instant method, the starter is the | | | | It also prevents fat from clogging your arteries, |
| way for you to go. The kefir starter usually lasts for | | | | therefore preventing heart diseases. And if you're still |
| seven to eight generations and gradually decrease as | | | | not convinced, hear this! Your daily dose of kefir |
| you continue to use it. | | | | helps in preventing acne and allergies. Being a natural |
| Whether you're using a kefir starter or the traditional | | | | anti-oxidant, kefir detoxifies your whole body and |
| kefir grains, the steps to making the perfect kefir | | | | prevents your skin from aging. |
| drink are as follows: pour the milk into a jar, mix the | | | | To those who are concerned with brain-health, this |
| milk with the starter or the grains, leave to culture, | | | | kefir health benefit is for you. Kefir is a natural |
| and pour. It's as easy as that. During this process, | | | | brain-booster and helps in maintaining your brain's |
| you have to take good care of your mixture. Keep it | | | | natural functions like memory and attention-retention. |
| in a jar, leave some space for air to enter the | | | | It is also a stress-buster and prevents depression so |
| mixture and stir up the reproduction of good bacteria | | | | you won't need to buy your expensive happy pills. |
| and beneficial yeasts. Most importantly, don't leave it | | | | With its numerous benefits, it's a wonder why people |
| in direct sunlight. Just let your mixture ferment and | | | | still haven't tried kefir. To those who want to be at |
| do its magic. | | | | peace with their minds and bodies, take this chance |
| If you're tired of the traditional milk kefir, you may | | | | to achieve this through introducing kefir in your diet. |
| also use water kefir. Water kefir is basically sugary | | | | With this, you are assured of well-being and even a |
| water or juice mixed with kefir grains or kefir starter. | | | | fatter wallet. |