Handling Kefir Grains .

Here I give you a low -down on how to handle the kefir Grains . These tips will help you preserve your grains and also advise you in handling them   .

 Tip 1) NEVER wash your kefir grains. In case of a dire need or an emergency  like when kefir grains get contaminated by falling  on a unclean surface rinse them with   filtered water and not tap water( Tap water is very dangerous for the grains )  . Also make sure that water is cool and not hot .

Tip 2 ) You must not overheat or boil the kefir grains as too much  heat can kill the beneficial bacteria present in kefir.

 Tip 3) Put the grains in room temperature milk and not  cold milk , as this will shock the grains.

 Tip 4) The kefir grains should not be starved. You must change the milk after 48 hours. When the kefir grains are fed with fresh milk, they stay alive and active . Think of them like a pet. You have to feed them every day or they will misbehave or even die.


Tip 4) If you are going to be gone for more than 2 days and can't change their milk, put them in the fridge. They can stay this way for up to a month. When you come back, it will take about 3-4 batches of baby food sized milk batches , to revive them.

Tip 5) You should not freeze the kefir grains. Freezing totally stops or halts the fermentation process. Many kefir grains cannot be revived after freezing. They immediately go to a deep-sleep-freeze zone  on freezing. The process of reviving frozen kefir grains is difficult. A better option is to dry  the kefir grains .

Tip 6) Though there are no fixed kefir grains to milk ratio, the general rule is to use 1 part kefir grains and 6 parts milk by volume. The milk is the food for the grains .

Hope my tips will help you preserve and handle your kefir grains in a better way  !

Happy kefiring !!!

Weight Loss Diet -KEFIR !

Hi my honeys !

We all are striving to put our bodies to shape , aren't we ?  Today let me give you a smart choice which will assist you in your weight loss program .

While dieting  or avoiding some foods to get back to shape ....we all knowingly or unknowlingly skip on some very essential nutrients and minerals which only food can supply us .Also we need some natural  foods as a part of our diet plan which will assist in shedding weight along with exercise .

The Solution is here with us now ....Yes  , we have a superfood with us which is a powerhouse of many nutrients and minerals and which when taken daily in breakfast with a fruit will not only help you shed weight but also compliment your body with all necessary probiotics as its a natural PROBIOTIC !

Its called KEFIR !!! Kefir means "feeling good " . Kefir when made with low fat milk or skimmed milk ferments into a protein rich diary product that is packed with beneficial probiotics and calcium,
People who have got digestive issues  drinking milk can easily drink kefir as the process by which it is made actually convert lactose to more digestible food . 

KEFIR when consumed with a reduced  calorie  meal  plan can do wonders in shedding off weight .Whole-milk fruit-flavored kefir , however, aren’t the best choice for weight loss because they are higher in calories. To know more about this superfood check other articles in my blog !!!

Because KEFIR is  high in proteins  so it  helps you feel full for long periods of time and boosts your body’s energy expenditure, according to a 2008 review published in the “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.” One cup of plain, low-fat kefir contains about 11 grams of dietary protein.

Increased consumption of dairy foods, such as kefir, is associated with a lower body mass index, body fat and waist circumference . However try consuming kefir in small quantities as its a super detox food and a super probiotic food .

Kefir not only provides proteins and helps you shed weight but it repairs your internal body organs also . It is a healthy addition to a weight-loss meal plan. It makes a convenient between-meal snack that helps you meet your dairy requirement.