SHIP KEFIR --- A Healthy Probiotic !

Monday 20 April 2015

How much KEFIR shud I consume ?

Hi friends , Since you will be starting to consume kefir for the first time in life and i m sure after some time you would only want more of this super food .

I recommend - START SLOWLY !

ust a spoonful a day for the first two weeks should be enough to slowly introduce your body to this magical substance. I had some digestive issues the first two weeks (I felt like I had a brick in my stomach) and my daughter got a rash. Some people call this period ‘die off’ because it is the kefir killing off bad substances and this shows up in different ways for different people. After a few weeks of this, I could actually tell when I was ready for more because I suddenly wanted more kefir. I am now able to drink almost 2 cups a day! - See more at: http://www.homemademommy.net/2012/09/why-i-love-kefir-and-what-are-kefir-grains.html#sthash.aHkazGcG.dpuf

You can start with a spoonful a day to introduce this to your body and later increase the dose for you.

Some of you may face some issues when consumed like digestion issues or heaviness but dont worry these are just some of the symptoms and will soon die away .

These symptoms appear becoz suddenly your body is introduced to a healthy bunch of nutrients which will soon disappear .Also since kefir kills the bad bacteria so symptoms appear differently in different people .

Kefir boosts our immunity by keeping healthy bacteria in our digestive system .

Kefir is believed to have anti tumor properties , prevent disease , increase digestibility and also controls toxins .

KEFIR is surely a Probiotic and a natural Antibiotic .

Kefir is rich in vitamin A, B2, B12, D, K, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and typtophan. It has anti tumor properties, prevents disease, increases digestibility and it controls toxins. - See more at: http://www.homemademommy.net/2012/09/why-i-love-kefir-and-what-are-kefir-grains.html#sthash.aHkazGcG.dpuf

KEFIR Health Benefits & Nutrition Facts !

Kefir is a fermented milk product (cow, goat , Buffalo or sheep milk) that tastes like a drinkable yogurt.

It is one of the most effective and awesome probiotic drink available on this planet . Keif itself means "feeling good " .

Kefir contains high levels of vitamin B12, calcium, magnesium, vitamin K2, biotin, folate, enzymes and probiotics. Because kefir does not have a standardized nutrition content, the content values can vary based on the cows, cultures, and region where it is produced. Yet even with the range in values, kefir has superior nutrition.

Phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral is our bodies, and it's also found in kefir in significant quantities. This is good news because phosphorus is needed to help our bodies use carbohydrates and proteins for cell growth and energy. Drink up!

Because kefir posses all the above nutrients thus it is believed to cure the following diseases in any of us :

Boost Immunity
Heal Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Build Bone Density
Fight Allergies
Improve Lactose Digestion
Kill Candida
Support Detoxification

It has anti tumor properties, prevents disease, increases digestibility and it controls toxins. - See more at: http://www.homemademommy.net/2012/09/why-i-love-kefir-and-what-are-kefir-grains.html#sthash.aHkazGcG.dpuf

KEFIR has all the healthy nutrients needed by our body to live a longer life .

Sunday 19 April 2015

KEFIR & Acne !

KEFIR -- which i m a great fan of does some good to everybody's body whether you feel it or not .

If you are suffering from some ailment then you will notice those diseases disappear gradually so pls don't stop consuming KEFIR . And if by god's grace you are not suffering from any ailment then u will feel healthy , energetic and your gut flora will increase and over all you will feel nice .

Kefir is believed to be a good home treatment for Acne . It is thought to work by controlling cholesterol, adding vitamins in the body, and ridding the body of harmful bacteria. Studies have been conducted to test the effectiveness of kefir for acne, and many have shown that the product may work well for facial acne in young adults and teenagers.

Kefir grains contain a vitamin called biotin, as well as vitamins B1, B12, and K . Biotin ( Biotin, a vitamin found in foods such as spinach, may be beneficial in treating acne ) helps the body correctly absorb B vitamins and works to heal certain organs that control the health of an individual's skin. By treating organs like the kidneys and liver, biotin may play a key role in the success of kefir for acne.

The bacteria and yeast found in kefir grains make this substance a natural antibiotic. The good bacteria is generally able to kill off toxic bacteria in the body. These grains may also be able to reduce individuals' cholesterol levels, which can also help to prevent and control acne.

Why you have acne ?

If having an oily skin is the main reason for you having acnes and also if you consume sugary foods then you must try kefir .

The lack of gut flora able to breakdown the sugars causes excess oil production. This reason for lack of gut flora may be due to:

antibiotics
poor diet
foods that lack natural probiotic cultures
too much sugar which causes yeast/fungus growth .

The solution is consuming Probiotics or MILK KEFIR ....becoz :

Has up to 40 - 60 strains of probiotics
MUCH more potent
Can colonise the the gut
The cultures are live

Once KEFIR is in your gut, they will continue to feed on sugars and will contribute to breaking down your food. The oil production may be back to normal which means no more acne.

So girls drink Kefir , drink lot of water during the day , reduce oily food intake , exercise and wow enjoy your healthy life !!

Saturday 18 April 2015

MILK KEFIR in 4 Easy Steps !

Choosing Milk for making dairy magical KEFIR !

To make Kefir you can use Cow's , Bufallow's , Goat or any other milk that you wish to use in making your own KEFIR ! Infact you can use almost any kind of milk to make your kefir .

Its always good to boil the milk to kill probable pathogens in the milk before using it for making kefir. Don't use extremely hot milk while making Kefir . Milk has to be warm .

You can even make it using just water, although your kefir is likely to end up a little runny and thin.

Thicker milks will always give the best results. Depending on where you live, the thickest milk might be labeled as 3.25%, whole or full-fat milk.

Skimmed milk will also make good kefir, but it won’t have that same, satisfying taste as it gets from regular milk . .However if weight loss is your concern then i recommend using low fat or skimmed milk while making KEFIR .

Coconut milk is another great alternative for your kefir. It has a good consistency, perhaps even slightly thicker than regular milk, and of course you get the antifungal benefits of the caprylic acid in the coconut too.

KEFIR GRAINS

Kefir Grains are the building blocks of Drinkable Kefir .

Kefir Cultures if unused should be stored in refrigerator with some milk added to them in a glass jar .

If stored properly Kefir grains can be reused to make many batches of KEFIR .

They look like Cauliflower in appearance .

When you’ve finished your first batch of kefir, you can place the same grains in a little milk and leave them covered in the fridge.

About KEFIR !!

How to make KEFIR ?

Making Kefir at home is very simple and easy . You might be prompted or wooed to buy KEFIR from your local nearby store but i recommend making your nutritional punch yourself at home since home made kefir is believed to have around 60 strains of healthy probiotics than any kefir bought from the supermarket store which has very less amount of probiotics . Home made kefir is also more nutritious than any store bought kefir . Making kefir is no rocket science so please make kefir at home to get its maximum benefits.

To make Kefir you need following things :

1) Glass Jar
2) Kefir Cultures or kefir grains or kefir granulas ( which you can buy from me )
3) Milk which has been boiled to remove any pathogenic Bacteria and then warmed .
4) Wooden Spoon
5) Plastic Strainer

METHOD :

1) Put warm ( pls dont put hot milk as it will destroy kefir grains ) milk in the glass jar and add the Kefir Cultures in it and stir softly . Close the lid then . You should also avoid cold milk as this may shock the kefir grains and refrigerated milk is a big NO . Only use room temperature milk .

2) Keep this mixture in room temperature inside a kitchen cupboard for 24 hours and this will lead to fermentation of the milk .

3) The unique mixture of milk and kefir cultures will give kefir its distinct flavor and texture after 24 hours . Take out kefir after 24 hours from the cupboard and you will see some whey( watery liquid ) on the top which is normal . Stir the kefir using a wooden spoon .

4) After Stirring , sieve the kefir using wooden spoon in a glass container and yooohoooo !! our Kefir is ready to drink. You will see some frizzyness in kefir which is normal as it is CO2 ( carbon dioxide ) released during the fermentation process .

5) You can put kefir in fridge and drink when its cool . It will taste more delicious when cooled .

6) The same Kefir grains can be reused for making next batch of kefir :). To make next batch follow the steps mentioned above from 1 to 5 .

Note : You can use the same glass jar to make next batch of kefir . There is no need to wash the jar again and again . You can wash the jar after a week or so . Fermentation will be better if we use the same jar .

NOTE : The kefir grains or cultures are quite acidic, meaning that kitchen implements made from aluminum, iron, brass or copper are likely to release toxic metals into your kefir or on to the grains. Stainless steel is much less reactive however, and is a good alternative if you don’t have more suitable tools. Thus opt for Glass Jar , wooden spoon and plastic sieve when handling KEFIR.
Also make sure that everything is really clean. This applies particularly to the glass jar in which the milk and kefir will be fermenting. Any contaminants may spoil your kefir and you’ll have to start all over again !!

KEFIR & Weight Loss

Since kefir has all the necessary nutrients , calcium , Proteins etc thus consuming it as a subsitute for one meal preferably breakfast can also assist in loosing weight .

If you include low-fat kefir in your weight-loss menu and you consume fewer calories than you burn off each day, you should lose weight .

Regularly drinking Kefir helps to reduce BMI , Lower waist circumference and also body fat . One reason for this is kefir’s high protein content. Protein helps you feel full for long periods of time and boosts your body’s energy expenditure and makes you eat less by controlling your mouth .

Taking Breakfast of Kefir and your one favroute fruit will give you all the necessary health benefits that your body needs to be active all day long as kefir has all the most essential probiotics needed for a healthy and a fit body !

Whole-milk fruit-flavored kefir products, however, aren’t the best choice for weight loss because they are higher in calories.

One cup of plain, low-fat kefir contains about 11 grams of dietary protein.

Low-fat kefir, when consumed in recommended quantities, is a healthy addition to a weight-loss meal plan. It makes a convenient between-meal snack that helps you meet your dairy requirement.

Benefits of Kefir to our Body !

Kefir has innumerable Health Benefits and i lay down a few for your reference my ladies !

1) Source of Calcium & proteins : kefir is an awesome punch of drinkable calcium—this is especially good news for anyone who is lactose intolerant . One serving of kefir will give you 20 % of your daily calcium intake and is only 90 calories, as compared to the 150 % in yogurt made from whole milk. Protein-wise, kefir also wins—one serving is 6 grams of protein.

2) Relaxes the Nervous System : If you’re stressed and battling insomnia, have a cupppa before bed and instantly feel more relaxed Or, have some for breakfast to start your day on a relaxed note.

3) Assists in Lowering Blood Pressure : Researchers found that drinking kefir as a part of daily routine assist in lowering Blood Pressure .

4) Helps in Digestion : Probiotics present in Kefir helps in Digestion . Sudy shows that imbalance in microflora in our gut is a cause of problems like bloating or indigestion or constipation . Siince kefir has a nutritional punch of probiotics thus it assist in digestion process and makes life more easy ! Kefir is a great way to keep your gut flora in balance if consumed on a regular basis .

So ladies no need to take OTC medicines for digestion problems anymore ! Just Switch to KEFIR , a healthy drink !!

These are just few of the KEFIR b enefits .... in my later posts i will list down more benefits of this magical drink !!

What does Kefir Taste Like ?

Now that you have a basic idea about what is kefir let me tell you how does kefir taste like .

Kefir taste like somewhat similar to Yogurt and since it is a lot thinner than yogurt so it is also called
"DRINKABLE YOGURT " !!

Like Yogurt Kefir is also made from MILK .

So you can call Kefir a fermented drink made from MILK similar to Yogurt !

Once KEFIR is ready it taste like some tangy and creamy milk and is sometimes also known as
"CHAMPAIGN OF MILK " .

The natural carbonation gives kefir a light, foam, creamy texture, even when made with low fat milk.

It is loaded with valuable vitamins and minerals and contains easily digestible complete proteins.

What is Kefir !

For all those who are new to my blog or the word KEFIR ! Let me introduce you all to Kefir !

Kefir is a fermented drink that is one of nature’s finest probiotics available with mankind .

It is a very Healthy , Natural , Home Made ( though i prefer and recommend ) Probiotic drink which when introduced to your daily lifestyle drinking habit can benefit you in umpteen number of ways which you have been only dreaming off .

Having a healthy body free of diseases and a good shape is everybody's dream in today's time . We all spend lofty amounts in gym , aerobics center , dieticians and what not all to help us get a body which we all love to have and which everybody admires .

Kefir is just one of the another healthy drinks which has around 60 beneficial nutrients that our body needs to make us fit and internally strong .

I m sure we all want a body which is in good shape but at the same time want a internally strong body also which is healthy and free from all diseases .

Kefir is one of the best bet when it comes at getting a healthy body which is also in good shape .