Day 1: Kefir Christmas Soda - The 12 Days of Kefir

Here's the recipe:
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Please note that in the video, we used the kefir starter made by Body Ecology. We don't recommend that anymore for this recipe. Body Ecology changed their formula, so it no longer makes good kefir soda. We now recommend you use the starter made by Cultures for Health:
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Check out my video series titled "The 12 Days of Kefir". Watch and learn how to make festive Christmas recipes out of healthy probiotic Kefir:
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[@bluetickbeagles116]

My mum lives by the fermented foods lifestyle and natural food lifestyle. She is 61 yrs old and looks 40. She hikes, rides atvs, skiis and does aerobic workouts like she's 30. Fermented foods and treating our bodies like gold really does make a substantial impact on our health and well being.

[@mannycruz622]

I understand the video, but, I mainly was looking on how to make the soda from the kefir whey liquid. I just made kefir cheese and drinkable kefir, but with the whey was wanting to make soda from the liquid? any videos on it without using the powdered whey? thanks

[@eifionphillips3004]

I believe it! the gut is the centre point of all health.

[@dotcosmo9238]

Oh my gosh, I thought this was your twin sister!! I guess it's all the kefir you comsume that keeps you looking so youthful! You're such a cute mother-daughter duo!

[@smoosh5392]

OMG I thought that beautiful girl was your sister! I just found your channel a month ago and have been binge watching your videos. You are an inspiration. You look so youthful! You’re a testament to how well the probiotic foods work. After I got over the shock of you and your daughter not being sisters I went back and rewatched and enjoyed the video. Thanks again for being a living inspiration!

[@BrynieB]

Sooo…I was up at 4am to catch a flight from Washington to Tennessee. I was second fermenting my kombucha with raspberries. I had left the bottle on the counter to ferment. I wanted a glass of the kombucha before getting ready for my flight. I opened the lid and it shot up to the ceiling in the kitchen and landed in my hair! Your exploding kefir sparked that fond memory of cleaning kombucha out of my hair and off the ceiling! That second ferment can be powerful!

[@gdeosara]

wow the two of you could pass for sisters

[@henryburich4126]

gdeosara I

[@aofnyc]

Renaissance Gope Lier

[@steeldove4333]

Thank you so much for this video. I used someone else's recipe who didn't say to water it down and in the comments told someone the alcohol level isn't high. She's wrong. I can feel it when I drink it. So thank you again for this!

[@jeannettedan]

I'll be making a batch for my yogis...thank you Donna! I've made the strawberry kefir soda from your book and lost over half the bottle as it rained strawberry soda in my kitchen :) LOVE the kefir sodas...yummy!

[@NICKYM26]

Your video was so touching, I wish I could share it with a few of my friend's. But some of them probably would not take the time to watch it. it really made me cry, and that's saying something because I have severe dry eye's and have no tear's, but I did manage a few, and that's really something for me. I can't wait to make the soda, just got to order the starter in packets. I have water Kefir grains brewing now, and have made Kefir cheese and Kefir milk and made smoothies, I have become addicted to it, I had to cut it back, because the milk smoothies were making me gain a lot of weight, but I tossed my sleeping pills, and have felt much better, thank's for the inspiring video. Nicky (Nyoka)

[@IAm-aQueen]

Wow does milk kefir really makes you gain weight? I'm drinking it since 3 weeks and still didn't notice any difference in my weight Is it kefir or is it smoothie?

[@rsterling4427]

I heard it's supposed to replace a meal almost.

[@carolinekuo7715]

Your daughter looks just like you! That's really nice. Thank you you guys.

[@Clarkfamilyfour]

This cracked me up the first time I watched--had to see the ending again for another giggle. Great video! The quality is fantastic and matches your teaching abilities well.

[@laurat1962]

I ordered kefir and kombucha starter from your website. Can't wait to get started. Can I just say...you have the most beautiful skin!

[@Clonath2]

HAHAHA! Love the "pop" at the end! Great tutorial!

[@lindadefeo1108]

I thought you were sisters! Fun & educating Thank You!💖

[@CulturedFoodLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@setaglm7285]

Fabulous Donna! It's summer and I want to try this now! BTW - what's it like to look at a teenage version of yourself everyday! Your daughter is lovely!

[@irenestuartbrooks766]

just recently found your site and making kefir..love it. You guys look so alike

[@apatriciandrade2317]

Love this video! your daughter looks like Drew barrymore! Beautiful! Hello from Brazil!

[@wendybachman6224]

You two ladies are lovely, inside & out! Thanks for sharing, and Merry Christmas!

[@CulturedFoodLife]

Thank you so much for the kind words Wendy!

[@wallysasha1]

You two are amazing, this was a joy to watch 😀

[@norrishclan]

thanks for sharing! I loved the "plop" from the bottle, had a good giggle :D

[@FrednGinger2]

This came out wonderful! Hubby loved it. I used kefir whey. Thanks!

[@mycedarridge]

Lovely!! :) Loved the exploding bottle! :D

[@edilenesalvador2461]

Thank you for all the informations. I am in loving with kefir.

[@MariaMendoza-tf4ku]

Thank you 🥰🥰🥰

[@joycewedel9084]

Ty! I'm going to use your recipe but due to my arthritis fingers I'm going to grate all the peels instead to make sure that they come out of the bottle much easier when I strain or clean the bottle.

[@CulturedFoodLife]

Yes you can use shredded peels as well!

[@ToddSloanIAAN]

It appeals to me to agree Christmas can be spiritually every day, anyhow, taste tells there!

[@nobullziggster4070]

I cant wait to get started, thank you.

[@rielmacario7377]

Made my evening too see such fun!

[@elainehutchinson753]

I've just made my 2nd batch of side my first didn't work out at all so I'm hoping that thus batch turns out right

[@olgasa6943]

Pretty potent stuff.

[@Ath33na]

how long does it take with kefir whey? I want to use the whey my kefir makes... could you show us some on it?

[@lysandraawilliams]

So that was milk kefir dry pkg you put in correct? I was thinking water kefir until you mentioned whey.

[@KathleenJean53]

Loved this video!

[@barbaracarbone4658]

Lol...that stuff is really bubbly!! Looks so delicious... Btw..you both look like twins!

[@eifionphillips3004]

I never thought to put fruit in my kefir but i will try, i like it anyways though.

[@sallykalya9023]

Wow nice.Can i use organic acv if i dont have the culture

[@CulturedFoodLife]

Hi! Not for this recipe. I don't use ACV as a culture for many things. It's a vinegar so you can make things like pickles but they wont be as probiotic as those made with water and salt.

[@omt2010]

Love it!

[@barbieivy]

Very nice video ☺️

[@azcactusflower1]

Fun video! Just bought your newly released book from Hay House; Cultured Food for Health!

[@naturalnosh7856]

Hi Donna. Great video thanks. Could you use plain apple juice plus water kefir grains and flavouring ingredients? Would using the milk kefir whey make it cloudy ?

[@TheTroothseekr]

So this is water kefir starter? But you can use milk kefir whey to start also? I thought the two cultures were different.

[@circleofsorrow4583]

You are both beautiful. Thank you for the unique and wonderful vid.

[@MariaMendoza-tf4ku]

Yumm thank you 😊

[@bettyowens1271]

Is kefir soda bitter or sour? can you sweeten it before drinking?

[@peterdeep]

So... important question... is this safe for alcoholics in recovery? Is there always some alcohol in it?

[@tiggasmum]

Great video :)

[@sweetsperfection860]

Hi, Was not able to ask or leave comments on the you making "Konbucha". Just wanted to know would Grey Earl Tea and Elderberries function well in this drink. I have reseachered both and both have great health benefits. Thanks in advance. Be blessed.🙈

[@omgs5297]

I have a quest is it still sweet and do you still have all the calories from the sugar

[@thelthrythquezada8397]

What if we use mason jars, will that exploded?

[@sachdharma69]

sweet!

[@Tammy-td5ok]

Is this in place of water kefir crystals?

[@paperwoman0968]

Can you mix multiple batches of kefir in the same jar to keep in the refrigerators?

[@KarinaMD.11]

Can I add some spices like cloves or something?

[@johnbalogna803]

Donna I really like your videos but I just looked up the price of that juice on Amazon. Are they crazy 50+ dollars for a quart of juice?? I'll make this with some regular organic Apple cider to which I'll add some Mulling spices.

[@lesliemasters6548]

Are you using water or milk keifer?

[@bitzbitz13]

Is this considered alcohol? What are the carbs in this? Thanks! beth

[@justmejo9008]

Sweet video 💚 is kefir soda good for you too or just something different to make? Thanks 🤗

[@CulturedFoodLife]

It has its own good bacteria! It's not as powerful as kombucha or milk kefir but you'll still get probiotics from it and it is so much better for you than soda.

[@justmejo9008]

Donna Schwenk thanks for answering 👌🏻

[@tanyakruyt5122]

Twins! ❤️🧡

[@dalelusk2151]

How much of water an whey and juice if I use whey? Please reply 😆

[@CulturedFoodLife]

Hi Dale! You can find this and many more kefir recipes here: www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/kefir-christmas-soda/ the whey option is next to the starter culture in the ingredient section. Make sure your whey is fresh no more than 1-2 days old.

[@heidim.6856]

Hi! Will definitely try this, but have a question, why do you mention the tea at the beginning? Did I miss you using it? Is it in there at all?

[@clariecefoxx]

It's not in the recipe. This is her version of the tea as a soda.

[@cnypets2609]

Is kefir water grains the same as Kefir milk grains?

[@TheSoulPathway]

No they are not the same. Both are different but have very similar health benefits.

[@paula3280]

too funny! thanks for sharing

[@mothershelper1981]

Oh my goodness, you guys look like twins! Seriously, I thought maybe you had a twin sister when I first came across the video.

[@maryprather696]

Does the culture eat the sugar? I have to watch my sugar intake.

[@CulturedFoodLife]

Hi Mary! The cultures do consume a lot of the sugars. But not as much as they do with kombucha. If you ferment your soda properly however it will be very very low to none.

[@thebackyardhorseenthusiast]

Wow! Thought your daughter was your twin sister! Not even kidding!

[@katherinemiller8916]

Macy, and Donna What a great Video, From two beautiful women.

[@drawitout]

Cute:)

[@dantutt8041]

That’s funny!😂😂😂

[@flowgood123]

Yall look like sisters!

[@mjcubo2246]

The kefir packets do not have as many strains of good bacteria as the kefir grains have.

[@gooberfries6692]

This was so cute. I love everything on your web page in your store. Everything I've bought from you has been super successful and flavorful. The next thing I'm buying is the magnesium soap and oil. Thank you so much for all of these wonderful healing foods and products.

[@Lumpy007]

look like twins

[@HB-yk4ut]

You are beautiful 🌹looks like twins!

[@estellebutler7601]

I don't think I saw any keifer water going on there, did I ummmmm Oh crap..I watched it again..I'm not awake..more coffee. Sorry. U r using the culture. I make mine , the 2-3 day one.

[@joannhaynes9742]

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