Comments on: The Dangers Of Kefir? http://www.yourkefirsource.com/kefir-information/the-dangers-of-kefir-none Kefir Grains Source | Make Kefir At Home With Real Kefir Grains Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:04:24 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Sereena http://www.yourkefirsource.com/kefir-information/the-dangers-of-kefir-none/comment-page-1#comment-8590 Sereena Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:09:58 +0000 http://www.yourkefirsource.com/?p=60#comment-8590 I've been making my own kefir now for about two weeks and am loving the stuff. I started with low fat milk, but the resulting kefir was thin and runny with clots of milk through it, not very nice. On advice from other kefir makers, I changed over to organic full cream and the difference was amazing! Beautiful thick, creamy kefir. Its delicious stuff and I have it in my breakfast smoothie each morning with frozen berries, organic light coconut cream, fossil shell flour and pear juice. I don't need to eat anything for hours and hours after this mix. Then I have a small glass before bed, I think the tryptophan encourages sound sleep (or so I read somewhere). I had to have my gall bladder removed about 5 years ago and have had touchy digestion ever since. But the kefir has eased it alot. However, if you're new to kefir, you should start on a small amount and build yourself up. I'm going to try goat milk kefir next time. I also found out how easy it is to make kefir cheese, which I'll be trying soon. I’ve been making my own kefir now for about two weeks and am loving the stuff. I started with low fat milk, but the resulting kefir was thin and runny with clots of milk through it, not very nice. On advice from other kefir makers, I changed over to organic full cream and the difference was amazing! Beautiful thick, creamy kefir. Its delicious stuff and I have it in my breakfast smoothie each morning with frozen berries, organic light coconut cream, fossil shell flour and pear juice. I don’t need to eat anything for hours and hours after this mix. Then I have a small glass before bed, I think the tryptophan encourages sound sleep (or so I read somewhere). I had to have my gall bladder removed about 5 years ago and have had touchy digestion ever since. But the kefir has eased it alot. However, if you’re new to kefir, you should start on a small amount and build yourself up. I’m going to try goat milk kefir next time. I also found out how easy it is to make kefir cheese, which I’ll be trying soon.

]]> By: Louise http://www.yourkefirsource.com/kefir-information/the-dangers-of-kefir-none/comment-page-1#comment-8267 Louise Sun, 19 Jun 2011 04:59:12 +0000 http://www.yourkefirsource.com/?p=60#comment-8267 Hi..we started drinking Kefir about a month ago..my husbands candida is gone . He farted something aweful the first 2 weeks and then it stopped . As we stay in South Africa in a small town with lots of dairy farms around us, we use only fresh raw milk for the kefir. Tried the kefir with some fat free organic milk from Woolies but that tasted not very good the first time around as my kefir grains were not up to standard(only had it 2 days) . Much better the second time around.. Q - can you change milk kefir grains into water kefir grains? Hi..we started drinking Kefir about a month ago..my husbands candida is gone . He farted something aweful the first 2 weeks and then it stopped . As we stay in South Africa in a small town with lots of dairy farms around us, we use only fresh raw milk for the kefir. Tried the kefir with some fat free organic milk from Woolies but that tasted not very good the first time around as my kefir grains were not up to standard(only had it 2 days) . Much better the second time around.. Q – can you change milk kefir grains into water kefir grains?

]]> By: M M http://www.yourkefirsource.com/kefir-information/the-dangers-of-kefir-none/comment-page-1#comment-8084 M M Sun, 05 Jun 2011 00:43:37 +0000 http://www.yourkefirsource.com/?p=60#comment-8084 I have been drinking water kefir for about a month now and I LOVE it! I have never felt better! I have been to numerous doctors for many symptoms including chronic fatigue- to the point where I could barely do everyday activities. I haven't had this much energy in years! Right before I started drinking kefir, I had a lot of stomach problems, especially bloating. I have not had any of that since the first day I started. I drink 2 cups per day and that seems to be the best for me. I could go on and on, this stuff is awesome! I have been drinking water kefir for about a month now and I LOVE it! I have never felt better! I have been to numerous doctors for many symptoms including chronic fatigue- to the point where I could barely do everyday activities. I haven’t had this much energy in years! Right before I started drinking kefir, I had a lot of stomach problems, especially bloating. I have not had any of that since the first day I started. I drink 2 cups per day and that seems to be the best for me.

I could go on and on, this stuff is awesome!

]]> By: rkd http://www.yourkefirsource.com/kefir-information/the-dangers-of-kefir-none/comment-page-1#comment-7925 rkd Wed, 25 May 2011 23:47:55 +0000 http://www.yourkefirsource.com/?p=60#comment-7925 Question for all you Kefir drinkers. With all the bad press about milk and dairy gaining popularity and Doctors warning about the harmful effects of dairy, does anyone worry about Kefir consumption? Not because Kefir is bad, but because milk is bad even if we are able to get organic. Question for all you Kefir drinkers. With all the bad press about milk and dairy gaining popularity and Doctors warning about the harmful effects of dairy, does anyone worry about Kefir consumption? Not because Kefir is bad, but because milk is bad even if we are able to get organic.

]]> By: elmark http://www.yourkefirsource.com/kefir-information/the-dangers-of-kefir-none/comment-page-1#comment-7505 elmark Wed, 04 May 2011 17:27:03 +0000 http://www.yourkefirsource.com/?p=60#comment-7505 I just got my grains a few days ago and have been using 2 percent organic milk. I don't know if it's the transition but my kefir is always milky (even at the 21-24) hour mark. I read that fermenting for only 12-18 hours would give a milder and less alcoholic kefir, so I'm cautious about that. My question is actually regarding the taste and smell: from the get-go, it just smells like yeast (my mom makes homemade pizza and it's that yeasty smell). The kefir that I strained and put into the fridge (with a lid), by the next day, smelled even yeastier. Is it supposed to be smelling super-yeasty? I know there is yeast - but does this mean that my grains are basically just creating a very alcoholic kefir? Should I rinse my grains or change to whole milk to get a creamier, less yeasty kefir? I just got my grains a few days ago and have been using
2 percent organic milk. I don’t know if it’s the transition but my kefir
is always milky (even at the 21-24) hour mark. I read that fermenting for only 12-18 hours would give a milder and less alcoholic kefir, so I’m cautious about that.

My question is actually regarding the taste and smell: from the get-go, it just smells like yeast (my mom makes homemade pizza and it’s that yeasty smell). The kefir that I strained and put into the fridge (with a lid), by the next day, smelled even yeastier.

Is it supposed to be smelling super-yeasty? I know there is yeast – but does this mean that my grains are basically just creating a very alcoholic kefir? Should I rinse my grains or change to whole milk to get a creamier, less yeasty kefir?

]]> By: Marilyn Schaap http://www.yourkefirsource.com/kefir-information/the-dangers-of-kefir-none/comment-page-1#comment-7335 Marilyn Schaap Thu, 28 Apr 2011 06:31:37 +0000 http://www.yourkefirsource.com/?p=60#comment-7335 How much Vitamin D does kefir have ? I am not supposed to have a lot of Vit. D because of sarciodosis? How much Vitamin D does kefir have ? I am not supposed to have a lot of Vit. D because of sarciodosis?

]]> By: Boracay Hotels http://www.yourkefirsource.com/kefir-information/the-dangers-of-kefir-none/comment-page-1#comment-7277 Boracay Hotels Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:10:54 +0000 http://www.yourkefirsource.com/?p=60#comment-7277 hi cbrown any time of the day is good, but morning seems to be the best for me during breakfast or at the end of the day, around dinner time. about 200ml or 250ml (recommended on this site) is fine per day hi cbrown

any time of the day is good, but morning seems to be the best for me during breakfast or at the end of the day, around dinner time.

about 200ml or 250ml (recommended on this site) is fine per day

]]> By: cbrown http://www.yourkefirsource.com/kefir-information/the-dangers-of-kefir-none/comment-page-1#comment-7267 cbrown Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:00:02 +0000 http://www.yourkefirsource.com/?p=60#comment-7267 QUESTION: For someone new to kefir... Is there an 'optimal' time to take it? ... For example is it bes on an empty stomach first thing in the a.m. ... With food (or some kinds of food) ... or a few hours after a meal. We just bought grains for water kefir and I would like to maximize their effectiveness (while at the same time minimizing any potential distress -- especially for my father who said he is willing to give them a try BUT___!!! Tips would be appreciated. Thanks QUESTION:

For someone new to kefir… Is there an ‘optimal’ time to take it? … For example is it bes on an empty stomach first thing in the a.m. … With food (or some kinds of food) … or a few hours after a meal.

We just bought grains for water kefir and I would like to maximize their effectiveness (while at the same time minimizing any potential distress — especially for my father who said he is willing to give them a try BUT___!!!

Tips would be appreciated. Thanks

]]> By: Krista http://www.yourkefirsource.com/kefir-information/the-dangers-of-kefir-none/comment-page-1#comment-6704 Krista Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:15:37 +0000 http://www.yourkefirsource.com/?p=60#comment-6704 I have just started making my own Kefir, and I'm loving it. My husband has a severe allergy to milk protein and once my grains grow enough I would like to start making him goat Kefir or water kefir. My question is once I have enough Kefir grains, how much should I rinse them before I make his "dairy-free" batch. Or should I make a couple batches of water kefir (thowing away the batches) until I'm sure there will be no milk residue left behind? I'm wondering how will I know there is no dairy left? Thanks I have just started making my own Kefir, and I’m loving it. My husband has a severe allergy to milk protein and once my grains grow enough I would like to start making him goat Kefir or water kefir. My question is once I have enough Kefir grains, how much should I rinse them before I make his “dairy-free” batch. Or should I make a couple batches of water kefir (thowing away the batches) until I’m sure there will be no milk residue left behind? I’m wondering how will I know there is no dairy left? Thanks

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.yourkefirsource.com/kefir-information/the-dangers-of-kefir-none/comment-page-1#comment-6583 Jennifer Sun, 20 Mar 2011 04:53:18 +0000 http://www.yourkefirsource.com/?p=60#comment-6583 gr82sing, I was raised on raw milk and now my children will be also. I was afraid of raw when I first started drinking it also. I have realized through research that most of the 'cons' associated with raw milk are hype promoted by the massive dairy conglomerates who are losing money to the raw milk sales. After the research I have done, we will NEVER drink pasteurized milk again. The conditions at the big dairy's are atrocious, and the reason they have to pasteurize the milk is because it would make everyone sick if they didn't. Do some research, pregnant women were drinking raw milk for thousands of years prior to this process (which was originally meant to be used only on beer). Certified raw milk dairy's have to be much more clean than a standard dairy in order to keep that certification. Here are some good sites that have a balanced view point...keep in mind, when raw milk sours, it is still safe to drink, when pasteurized milk sours, it will put you in the hospital with food poisoning. http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/articles/raw-milk-vs-pasteurized-milk http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/raw-milk-vs-pasteurized-milk/ It boils down to what you think is best for you and your child. I urge you to put all biases aside and make your own informed decision. We've been drinking raw milk for many months now, and my children rarely get sick anymore...when they do, it's very short term. gr82sing, I was raised on raw milk and now my children will be also. I was afraid of raw when I first started drinking it also. I have realized through research that most of the ‘cons’ associated with raw milk are hype promoted by the massive dairy conglomerates who are losing money to the raw milk sales. After the research I have done, we will NEVER drink pasteurized milk again. The conditions at the big dairy’s are atrocious, and the reason they have to pasteurize the milk is because it would make everyone sick if they didn’t. Do some research, pregnant women were drinking raw milk for thousands of years prior to this process (which was originally meant to be used only on beer). Certified raw milk dairy’s have to be much more clean than a standard dairy in order to keep that certification. Here are some good sites that have a balanced view point…keep in mind, when raw milk sours, it is still safe to drink, when pasteurized milk sours, it will put you in the hospital with food poisoning. http://editor.nourishedmagazine.com.au/articles/raw-milk-vs-pasteurized-milk
http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/raw-milk-vs-pasteurized-milk/
It boils down to what you think is best for you and your child. I urge you to put all biases aside and make your own informed decision.

We’ve been drinking raw milk for many months now, and my children rarely get sick anymore…when they do, it’s very short term.

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