Podcast Episode 7: 7 Reasons I Have Kefir Every Day

Lots of people write articles about kefir, but few of those people have drank and made kefir for 15 years. I am a believer that kefir is not just a food but a healer. Find out 7 ways it can help you too.
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[@fctuber]

I LOVE KEFIR! Since I found the trilogy, Kefir, Kombucha and fermented foods, I have improved my overall health SO much it's almost unbelievable! My Doctors are telling me they don't know what I am doing, BUT KEEP DOING IT! Of course they scoff when I tell them it is because of K,K & FF! My kidney numbers have drastically improved, the inflammation in my joints is much improved (lessened) to the point that I have drastically cut back on the amount of opioid pain pills! I have gone from 77 units of insulin a day to 10! I have lost 50 pounds, without even trying very hard! Right at the moment, I am on crutches and an Iwalk 2.0 brace and have been for 6 months so I have been unable to do a lot of exercise! I had been battling a problem with infections for over 3 years, but they seem to now be gone! I just feel better overall and the only thing I can attribute all these improvements to is the trilogy! I have always loved buttermilk and yogurt so the transition to Kefir was an easy one for me! I have been a Chef for over 35 years so I found it easy to incorporate all these fermented foods into my diet. I love the Ranch knockoff I make (Hidden Acres Farm Dressing) from scratch with herbs and spices and have now started making it with the Kombucha Mayonnaise that Donna put out the other day. I had been (and still am) making it with Kefir instead of buttermilk and Kefir Creme Fraiche instead of sour cream. I have had others try this and love it! Most have no idea just how healthy it is for them, even after I tell them! These same people wrinkle their noses when I start talking about all the cultured stuff I do. I am grateful that I found the trilogy and grateful that I found Donna's site and all the information I have gained from her! Thank you Donna!

[@fctuber]

And I forgot to mention my blood pressure came down also! I started out drinking 1/2 cup Kefir in the morning and 1/2 cup in the evening. I was drinking about 1/2 to 1 cup Kombucha mid day and about 1/2 cup sauerkraut daily. I also made a Green Cabbage Kimchi that turned out really great that gets used in the stead of regular. It makes a Ruben sandwich that is absolutely wonderful! (It goes on the sandwich last, maybe room temp, never heated! Now days, I drink 1 to 2 cups in the a.m. and 1 to 2 cups in the p.m. of the Kefir. Kombucha can be somewhere around a pint a day and still doing the sauerkraut. I have also added Water Kefir and Ginger Beer from Ginger Beer Plant. OMG does Water Kefir make a wonderful Cremè Soda! Doing the trilogy has helped shed the cravings for some foods that are really bad for You! (Chips, sweets and such, junk food). I shall never give up on my fermented friends!

[@wmluna381]

@@fctuber That is awesome. Thank you for sharing all the details of your journey and intake.

[@rachelreneer56]

Thank you for posting your progression with drinking this. My friend has been speaking very highly about this drink and is encouraging me to try it. I have really bad heartburn that can stop me in my tracks sometimes. I will try it tomorrow. I have had a spoonful of my friends. The texture I will have to overcome. It was recommended to me to blend it up extra.

[@mariannereno8501]

I was on deaths doorstep. I will never go back. Kiefer has changed my life. I feel great ! Healthy.

[@wmluna381]

Marianne, what was the biggest specific turnaround for you? How long did it take you to notice the difference?

[@famj4860]

I was lactose-intolerant. I say was because after drinking kefir regularly, I can now drink and eat dairy. No more stomachaches, bloating, diarrhea.

[@suecollins3246]

You have successfully repopulated your gut flora. Congratulations!

[@markmaxwell4890]

That's great buddy , what type of milk you use to make kefir ? Cow or goat ? Raw or pasturazied ?

[@famj4860]

@@suecollins3246 Thank you.

[@famj4860]

@@markmaxwell4890 I use raw milk, when available. If not, I use whole milk that is pasteurized using low temperature. (Kalona is the brand of the milk.)

[@markmaxwell4890]

@@famj4860 it is cow or goat milk ? And how much kefir do you drink in a day ?

[@anitawijaya9070]

thanks to probiotics I recovered from inflammatory bowel disease, urinary tract infections and chronic vaginal discharge due to bacteria. My husband also recovered from osteosarcoma bone cancer by eating food therapy containing probiotics and prebiotics. let's spread the greatness of probiotics for everyone's health

[@adhikariindia]

Did he drank kefir??

[@anitawijaya9070]

@@adhikariindia yes..my husband drank kefir and also pinaple fermentation drink.. everyday until now and no metastasis.

[@catebessencourt2137]

My husband suffered from sciatica pain, I started giving him kefir 2x a day and by the second day he slept through the nightlight, no pain ! It’s been 2 years now and he still drinks Kefir and his sciatica pain has never returned 🎉

[@lestermorillo3733]

wow

[@janeatyeo7387]

Iv been praying for something to help me.. Then l found your comment 🙏

[@gayleschroyer871]

Thank you Donna for your info! I used to have many health problems. Now a widow in mid 70s I make and drink fresh kefir and exercise with friends every single day. I take no meds and have no pain unless I overdo with heavy work on my little homestead. Then I heal quickly. I milk a couple of goats and every night when I bring in the fresh milk I start a new jar of kefir. So easy! My "meds" are kefir, turmeric golden milk, exercise and fresh air everyday. Now I'm looking forward to exploring your kefir recipes!

[@maddgun]

I just started kefir for severe acid reflux. My parents swear it was a game changer for them

[@whomadethewordword5035]

Hi Donna, I have suffered from severe episodes of Rosacea, so severe the doctor was going to send me to the hospital for antibiotic drip, he said it was the worse case he had ever seen. As long as I drink kefir every day, it keeps the Rosacea away!

[@papanahimanenge6424]

is rossacea a type of infection? or autoimmune disease

[@Jack-yf9bc]

@@papanahimanenge6424 no... I think they mean something else. Because Rosacea is red cheeks (usually)

[@suecollins3246]

There's a reason for that. Rosacea is a manifestation of Candida albicans. The probiotics in Kefir and other fermented foods like sauerkraut eat the yeast overgrowth. I had Rosacea in 1998 and the doctor put me on a 6 WEEK COURSE OF ANTIBIOTICS! Work that one out!

[@suecollins3246]

Jack, it's because Rosacea usually appears on the cheeks. It is, however, a manifestation of Candida albicans.

[@DarleneDeSilva]

Rosacea is from SIBO….small intestinal bacteria overgrowth. You may want to culture lacto bacillus reuteri for 36 hours. Dr. William Davis explains how this helps the good bacteria counts go up where we need them to colonize and prevent the bad bacteria from thriving….lacto bacillus reuteri will colonize the small and large intestines.

[@ShelleyHannaArt]

I love my friend kefir and my friend Donna! It took me a year before I really committed to making kefir every day and now I can't imagine not having it. I miss it if I can't drink it. It's the healthiest fast food I've ever found and I think of it as a baby blanket for my gut. My doctor still doesn't believe it was kefir that made my good cholesterol go up. She thinks it's a weird hereditary thing. The problem with her theory is that NOBODY else in my family has inherited that trait! Thanks Donna :)

[@ToddSloanIAAN]

Donna is great yes and I dump the whey from the bottom and add more milk so it turns more thick by repeating this way several times. The results from the final strained ferment is thicker than imaginable...!

[@brendakendrick365]

I come across it at food city and bought me one it's strawberry one and I will get me some more.

[@sharalann]

@@ToddSloanIAAN Do you add more milk with the kefir grains still in it or without the kefir grains? I've been stuggling with thicker consistency and am SO glad I saw your comment.

[@chig9357]

i have drank it everday for 3 years, it has helped me regain my health, get some and drink it everday!

[@pinkgold4857]

I WANT TO THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!!! This has truly blessed me!! I have been desiring to find something that will truly help with my high blood pressure besides FULLY changing my eating habits even though I'm going to change it a bit. But this was thoroughly explained I appreciate it so much! Thank you!!! God bless you for this!

[@itspj6128]

You are blessing with this Podcast ,I’ve been drinking home made kefir , it’s helped my husband in so many way (colitis, high blood, pressure )and now Iam on board ,losing weight already, no sweets cravings and great sense of peace…. It really works my God!!!!!I will check my blood sugar in month , to see if my blood sugar numbers go down, not diabetic but was heading that way per my doctor… This podcast is a wealth of information and I will share the love ❤️ God bless you a hundred times over…

[@littleladyfrog]

You are such an amazing fountains of knowledge! Thank you for sharing and helping me and so many more people in my life ❤️

[@ashyosings5089]

I had a really bad flare of paediatric epididymitis I prayed hard to God, and he lead me here I'm excited, thank GOD for messengers like you😊

[@dspalias]

I love watching your videos, they are so so good!! keep up the good work. Darren

[@ruecru2976]

Just found out about kefir grains about 2 weeks ago. To my surprise I found a local in my area that was selling live grains on Facebook market. Now almost a week into it and my kefir comes out super thick and creamy after just 24 hours of fermenting out on the counter. I do mix in a lil bit of coconut flavored almond milk to sweeten it up a bit and wallahhh. I have a delicious healthy drink every day that I plan to continue making for the rest of my days.

[@milliejaymoon]

Have you noticed any health benefits?

[@tif5929]

I want to start drinking kefier,Can i buy a organic bottle of Kafier from supermarket and sieve the Kefir grains to start my own kafier?Thanks

[@mycupoverflows7811]

@@tif5929 the kefir at the store isn't the same. Try to find kefir grains from someone around you or order some online. I just ordered some from Amazon last week. I've already made 3 qts of kefir and my grains have tripled in size.

[@mintpinkbits]

My hayfever has almost completely vanished since I increased my daily intake of kefir! I feel like a new person! Thank you, I love your podcasts and all the information you share you are amazing!

[@TheKadeRose]

I’m so glad I found you!! I’m learning so much! 🎉❤😊

[@Rhuggins]

I have bought several grains off amazon, and I must say I decided to purchase donna’s because I can tell she is passionate. Finally! This is exactly what I was looking for! Its just like store-bought kefir. Thick and creamy, and very mild tasting. FINALLY!! Thanks SO MUCHNN

[@MsKariSmith]

Thank you....I got my first grains last week and need to know how much get to know all about it.

[@RosauraGomes]

Thank you for your channel! Special blessings!!

[@bonniebonnie9388]

Gonna order your books !!! you are so amazing sharing your God giving remedy for better health thank you so much🙂 ❤

[@GlennMarshallnz]

Your video is very informative and helpful. Love your soothing and passionate voice and presentation style. Thanks. 😃

[@cuarajhyrojayju4397]

Ty my friend I’m listening to your message.

[@normajeanpartie4917]

Thank You , I will try this .

[@jenniferjohnson5636]

Thanks so much for your content. You are super inspiring. I've just started my first batch. I am having lots of issues with blood pressure and I'm a stroke survivor. Looking to transfer to full time homesteading here in about 4 years when I "retire" early but I have to have my health to make it happen!

[@joemcglue2881]

HI, DONNA, I THANK YOU FROM MY HEART FOR YOUR CARING SHARING HEART YOU ARE AN ANGEL WITH A SWEET HEART

[@MusingInStereo]

I don’t have any Kefir Grains atm… so I’m getting by with Lifeway unflavored Kefir atm… I just add some milk when it gets low and sit it on the counter for a couple days. Beyond that I just started pouring the whey from my L Reuteri into the Lifeway bottle hoping to incorporate the BioGaia strains into this brew for an added punch. 👍🏻🙏✌️✝️❤️

[@donnagoeser3948]

Donna...do you take a probiotic supplement along with the kefir?

[@johnnemo4146]

The Champaign of yogurts! I live in a part of the World where it is very popular, and where there is a number of good brands available commercially.

[@nnelson5492]

Hi Donna thank you so much for the kefir grains, I’ve been m

[@CulturedFoodLife]

So happy you're enjoying them!

[@bgood6930]

I believe what you are saying. Do you benefit more if you grow your own?

[@sheilamore3261]

Well I’m just starting to keep her and I hope and pray it helps me I know I have celiac disease and I know they say it helps that but I have some kind of attacks in my brain every month very scary I don’t know what it is I hope Kiefer will help to get rid of this I don’t know but it’s a good start thanks for sharing God bless🥰🙏💕🦋

[@typower9]

Have you taken any kovid injections?

[@arianalurie6257]

Thank you for posting this... I was following an anti Cándida diet where I was not eating probiotic foods which is why I’ve been super constipated regardless of eating super clean.

[@CulturedFoodLife]

Cultured foods are the main thing that helped me balance out the candida (my daughter also). You can learn even more here: www.culturedfoodlife.com/candida-and-cultured-foods/

[@gladysdocarmo7010]

Thank you so much

[@typower9]

I recommend everyone does a second ferment.

[@jacquelynegardner4801]

Very interesting session

[@housepartysessie8266]

Today my first day of kefer… i love the taste. Its delicious

[@DD-lv4tb]

Thank you for such beneficial insight. I learned to make kefir, and did second ferment, and used orange peel, raw cow milk/whole fat. Was good. I like to make smoothies. : ) Dr. Berg recommends smoothie with kefir, blueberry, kale - to help remove fat from liver. Have you heard of fatty liver success stories using kefir?

[@Nicolee7764]

@6:54, she mentioned how a listener wrote in and told her it improved their liver.

[@vickikueneman8347]

I saw a video that claimed that kefir is the manna talked about in the bible.

[@kraff1993]

It is not. the bible says it would only last a day. And it was like bread. This is not true

[@suecollins3246]

I must say, Kirstenbosch I have heard that as well. I doubt it. Kefir is liquid - how would you gather it off the ground?

[@mattterry30]

No one will ever know for sure, however if you believe the grains are mana, they wouldn't last a day in the desert either and they are not a liquid.

[@ambriahughes2855]

I’ve been eating & drinking kefir, kombucha, and fermented foods I hope it works

[@smitaprabhu26]

How's it going for you?

[@theworldisgreenerandgreener]

Thanks for this podcast episode, Donna. Have you seen kefir benefit anybody with thyroid or autoimmune problems? Just curious. I've been drinking milk kefir and eating my homemade fermented vegetables since September and I've certainly noticed a boost of energy.

[@christinebryant5115]

I have both. I have hypothyroidism & genetic goiter. I also have several autoimmune diseases. My inflammation is gone. I've been making kefir, drinking kefir & cultured foods for over a year. I discovered Donna's KZbin video & podcast site during the shutdown. I am the healthiest I have ever been in my life & I'm 68.

[@smitaprabhu26]

@@christinebryant5115 how long before you saw the changes?

[@marthaarnold6763]

I love ,y Kefir!!! Is a blessing.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@dododostenfiftyseven4096]

Amen Donna

[@catharinabellekom2013]

where can I buy your book? I love kefir!!!! But my grains aren't growing?

[@hazydreamer7965]

Hello Donna. Thank you for your wonderful and educational videos. I have been buying kefir from the store for years, but after I watched a few of your videos I decided to do it at home. It is easy and I love its taste. I live in one of the northern European Scandinavian countries and it is not common to make kefir at home. Finding kefir grains is not easy. I found one shop for organic food that sells grains for appr. 20 dollars, but I keep asking myself, where they come from originally. Perhaps I am too fussy. So far I have bought ready-made kefir at grocery stores, I drink most of it and use the lowest part of the container ( about 1 inch) for the next batch. After having used it twice it no longer works and I need to go and buy a new container at the store. I have one question: Since I can drink only lactose-free milk, I tend to pour lactose-free milk on the grains. Could I possibly use normal milk and hope that the fermentation process makes the milk - turned into kefir - become lactose-free? Thank you, all the best.

[@typower9]

Yes! Lactose free milk doesn't provide enough food for the kefir. That's probably why you only get 2 batches from the store-bought kefir. The store-bought kefir is NOT made with lactose free milk!

[@madj7152]

I heard from Dr. Berg that kefir grains eat the lactose (sugar) in milk that makes them grow so its safe for lactose intolerance people

[@jengoods2246]

This is awsome

[@tomicajovevski]

You just got another subscriber

[@pamelafisher8455]

Hi Donna. I'm so please that I find you. I have so much problem with my health. and I would love to know how to make kefir drink and how I can get the grain to buy please let me know thank you

[@LarsMith217]

Waiting for significant improvements, such that they are unmistakable ... consistant ... like Blood Sugar, BP, Thyroid, adrenals ... all of these co-related... I welcome people who contact me with their kefir-related success stories, either by facebook or gmail. I'm eating what is called "zero carb", with the exeption of the carbs in kefir, which I drink daily.

[@aaronspotts9696]

I recently placed an order for your kefir grains. I am excited to try it and can't wait to experience the benefits for myself. Where I live, its hard to get raw milk. Have you noticed a big difference in the health benefits when using cow/goat milk? And also raw milk vs. just regular milk from the store?

[@CulturedFoodLife]

Hi Aaron, We mainly use regular store bought milk. We love raw milk, but it's quite expensive and can actually be tricky to work with. You need to remove the cream on top (to avoid a yeasty flavor) and the raw milk has it's own good bacteria which can compete with the grains for food. Regular store bought milk works great and has loads of benefits still. We save our raw milk for drinking plain. Hope this helps! If you have any questions about the grains you can email us directly at [e-mail]

[@aaronspotts9696]

@@CulturedFoodLife That helps a lot! Thanks so much for replying. I got your grains as soon as the mailman put them in the mailbox. I should have my first batch of kefir in a few hours! I really liked how you provided a ton of information in the package. That was a big help. Thanks again for everything.

[@CulturedFoodLife]

@@aaronspotts9696 Thank you Aaron! If you have any future questions about your grains send us an email to [e-mail] ☺️

[@GregDinAZ]

@@CulturedFoodLife wow, I didn’t think it’d be very beneficial to use pasteurized milk. This is great to know and will save me a boatload of money!! ❤️🥳

[@louisehogan8192]

Do you use raw milk for your kefir?

[@bran26ju]

I just started making kefir. I got my grains from a lady on kijiji. The first batch I hated it but flavoured it with honey and it was ok. Now I just throw in some fruit and let it second ferment and we are good to go. I have diabetes and a bunch of other health issues but one thing I have noticed is that my rash on my legs that has been there for years is healing finally. I also make Kombucha already now I am adding kefir. I love my new friend Kefir

[@CulturedFoodLife]

Love this Beth!! 2nd fermenting really help with the flavor and is my favorite! Thats amazing about your rash healing. I'm happy to hear it!

[@patriciamartinbanner]

Wow thank you so much I just listen to this vdo first time I found your vdo...that help me make Kefir since 2016 up to now..I make Kefir 2016 before knowing that my husband deal with throat cancer..when I start to make and Kombucha also..all help him 3 months get back to work and heal..thank you Donna ❤ you are one of my mentor so now I want to Thank you.

[@barbaracarbone4658]

Great vid. How much wereyou consuming for it to reduce your BP and balance your insulin? Thanks. I luv kefir.. Thanks for sharing....I luv all your vids.

[@CulturedFoodLife]

One cup a day is what I started with.

[@barbaracarbone4658]

Donna Schwenk. Thanks...how much do you consume now?

[@gmar4454]

Question. Are all kifer grains equal? Or is there a wide variety of styles or types of probiotics depending on the origin of the grains? Thanks

[@CulturedFoodLife]

Hi G Mar. It depends more on how they are taken care of. The kefir grains are all the same as far as what they are made of. But they will be more healthy and active if they are making milk kefir on the counter every day and not abused in some way by either starving them by not feeding them enough, using weird ingredients, rinsing them with water etc. It's all about how you take care of them. Happy healthy grains can ferment 3-6 cups of milk .

[@isabelthompson3402]

hello donna could you tell me how long will it be roughly before i can stop taking rabeprezole for my acid reflux as i have been on with kefir made with raw milk for 4 months now and when i stop with this tablet i can only seem to last 3 days and then i get a big build up and have to go back on it and i hope you could just help , thanks again , isabel.

[@lifestylewithnayab3942]

Did u manage to stop your medicine?

[@taghridahmed9464]

Hello ,, how can i use kefir? A cup day after day or 20day yes &10 day off .! Plz help me cus i'm diabetic& hypertensed..thx💚💚💚

[@rhondamontiel3827]

Do you know any reason not to mix kombucha and kefir together? I have been doing that and it seems to work well for me

[@wmluna381]

Rhonda, do you mix the water-type kefir or milk kefir with the kombucha or do both?

[@tanyamccurley9238]

How do I order a starter kit?

[@kefirheals7383]

I saw your KZbin channel and immediately began to incorporate Kefir Jan. 01, 2018. I had to use store bought until I could get the grains. I'm now waiting for my grains to revive and produce homemade Kefir. I tasted a batch today and it seemed thin compared to store bought, and it was fizzy, with a slight bite - in comparison to store bought. I don't know if that's good or bad. I put an orange peel and a chunk of mango in it to see how that changes it. I have autoimmune issues, and honestly, no lie, I already have noticed the difference. I've been drinking it since the 1st and my gums aren't swollen anymore. So, in 23 days. That's impressive! I'm eager to get a good batch. (Hah, maybe I've already have a good batch and don't know it.) Oh, and in addition to that, I also gave up sugar at the same time. So, as a result of both changes, I've lost weight. Wasn't even trying for that. You were a God send.

[@thisvagabondlife7132]

I love fizzy kefir...it's good. I never had store bought kefir so as far as thickness goes I can't comment. Mine is slightly thinner than yogurt but it does get thicker in the fridge.

[@kefirheals7383]

Thanks Laura for your comment. I've found with time that I like it a little fizzy too. And the more I make my own Kefir, it seems the grains are getting stronger, because my Kefir ferments so faster and is creamier now. So, yeah, I much prefer homemade over the store bought. Lucky you that you never had to try store bought. Now that's me too.

[@olgasa6943]

How your kefir now? What helped me was to seal the jar and ferment longer, my kefir is great and thick. I got my grains from Donna and my cousin and I love it! Instead of fruit I season it with a pinch of pink Himalayan salt. Its so delicious.

[@papanahimanenge6424]

@@olgasa6943 never add salt to milk products. you can use jaggery or raw honey. you see better results.. just a free advice, hope it helps you.

[@armyvet1997]

Loved your story. I was diagnosed with pre diabetes (5.8) a few months ago. Cleaning up my diet and exercising in an attempt to reverse my diagnosis. My problem is insomnia. During my research I found kefir may help so I decided to give it a try. I find that store bought kefir has a lot of carbs is homemade kefir healthier?

[@stanescusebastian-mihai9370]

HOMEMADE!!!!!!

[@wmluna381]

I have had terrible sleep problems for literally decades. Very short sleep cycles all compounded by ADHD. Have been referred to do sleep testing but in true ADHD fashion still haven't gone. Melatonin helps when I double or triple up on the dosage, but when I run out it's back to the same old. I only recently started taking magnesium pills along with this cultured food adventure (no melatonin added) and so far have been shocked to have slept 8-9 hrs a night straight with no waking up multiple days in a row. My dreams have been more interesting, too. 😊 I feel hopeful now. ETA: I am currently not on ADHD medication at the moment. When I am, my whacked out sleep cycles still remain the same. I also have a problem with excess drinking (alcohol) as a stress mitigator when I am not on the medication. Once my meds kick in I barely/rarely drink. I am hoping that this new regimen will even out my system to not so readily fall back on alcohol when I am off the ADHD meds.

[@MeMe-cd1wy]

How much and often do you drink it?

[@rolandajones6898]

How can I order some Kefir grains from you? Do you drink kefir milk on an empty stomach before breakfast?

[@tif5929]

First time i came to your channel and Subscribed also :) I want to start drinking kefier,Can i buy a organic bottle of Kafier from supermarket and sieve the Kefir grains to start my own kafier?Thanks

[@robertosalinas2742]

Can I use Oat Milk with grain Kefir?

[@mmnacho]

Hi there! thx for the info! When would be the best time to drink my water kefir? on an empty stomach or after a meal? thx!

[@samiahasan8942]

Empty stomach

[@wmluna381]

I was wondering this, thank you.

[@SuperEnoch2011]

Thanks for your sharing. I am making kefir now. How much should I feed my 3 year old son? I have been drinking kefir about 8 oz a day for about 2 weeks, but I started to have very dry stools and constipation now. Because I drink too much? Or kefir is not for me. Thanks

[@rhondatosh3255]

Please continue! It will all work out!

[@whomadethewordword5035]

Hi Donna, is adding honey to kefir counter productive? I’ve heard that because honey has antibacterial properties you shouldn’t mix it with kefir, your thoughts please.

[@TheGamersGuide819]

Donna L Smith royal jelly

[@tanyamccurley9238]

I've been told not to take probiotics or eat fermented foods because I have sibo and candida. Do yiu have any experiences to share for these instances?

[@princeatsegbu5054]

Take kefir not farmented food until a month of kefir everyday

[@KeraDawn]

My Daddy's blood pressure yo-yo's, he can go from passed out on the floor to stroke range in less than 30 minutes. I have been looking for something, anything that Balances blood pressure! Could keifer be the answer???

[@CulturedFoodLife]

This article may help: www.culturedfoodlife.com/kefir-and-your-blood-pressure/

[@Tahir_Ali]

How much kefir should you have daily. I am guessing a litre may be too much. When should you have it, morning on an empty stomach, after lunch or perhaps evening before bed. Those are important questions that I need answered.

[@liciacolumba2329]

I love milk Kefir! I just introduced it in my diet and I wonder how much I should drink of it daily. I have high cholesterol and I am concerned about kefir's fat content. Can you please help me find the right dose for me? Also, should I use whole milk or skimmed/low fat milk?

[@freedomofspeech6905]

Fat doesn’t increase bad ldl, carbs do. Check out Paul Saladino, Dr. Berg, etc

[@rorscach1]

Fat is not bad for us. It is healthy.

[@Kenshinbtt]

Carbs sugar and grains are the enemy not fat and cholesterol we have been lied to for decades fat and cholesterol is vital without it you would literally die

[@mmpoggs2033]

At last Manna ❣️

[@pamelah3739]

I love kefir and cultured foods so much! But I'm trying to heal cancer again. It's my understanding that dairy, unfortunately, has growth factors like IGF-1 that can fuel cancer growth. ☹️. Does anyone know if that is true? Or can those foods actually help cure cancer? If anyone knows of any good studies that can prove to me it's safe, I'd be so happy.

[@0xD201d]

Donna, how long does it take Kefir to become the healer you speak of? After the first cup..or months..or years?

[@olblu8746]

OxD201d a person can feel better the following day! I took a couple of small spoonfuls one nite and l felt so much better in the morning. This is potent stuff, start slowly, because it really works. I've been taking kefir for a month now, and it has lowered blood pressure considerbly. I stopped for a while cause my blood pressure kept comming down and it got scary. I started taking kefir because of bloating and gastritis. Kefir took care of that too and other health problems. God bless.

[@karenkelly6692]

Thanks Donna, how much milk kefir do you drink a day?

[@CulturedFoodLife]

Usually one to two cups a day. Sometimes I make it into another recipe, like pies, cakes, or muffins so sometimes more than that.

[@stephenszewczuk7719]

When do you drink it? Morning? Night? Empty stomach? With Food?

[@xana5649]

@@stephenszewczuk7719 empty stomach

[@yenas6355]

why you don't tell us how to make the kefir grain?????? Thank you

[@CulturedFoodLife]

Hi! Because you can't make kefir grains from scratch. You have to have the kefir grains to start with. You can get them from a friend (if you have one) or you can find them online through me or through a lot of other places.

[@vikasbharti2017]

if someone is milk intolerant..can they consume it??

[@lathamplus]

vikas bharti Most of the lactose (milk sugar) is digested, so many people who are lactose intolerant find that they tolerate kefir just fine.

[@NJ-vh5ob]

QUESTION PLEASE: i made kefir today but I forgot to scald my pasteurized goat milk before making mine! Is it still okay to drink?! 😳😳😳

[@CulturedFoodLife]

We don't think it's necessary to scald your milk before you make kefir. No worries!

[@NJ-vh5ob]

@@CulturedFoodLife That's great! Thanks for replying so quickly 💗

[@NJ-vh5ob]

@@CulturedFoodLife It didn't work 😭

[@deborahosborn9689]

Since having kefer and or kefer cheese for the last 2 weeks, I've noticed bad breath. What is creating this?

[@CulturedFoodLife]

Hi Deborah, This can be part of a healing crisis/detox check out this article: www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-healing-crisis-and-cultured-foods/

[@Peaceperfectpeace]

Cool about dialysis

[@sallykalya9023]

Whats a CPA

[@CulturedFoodLife]

My accountant :)

[@bgood6930]

Can I buy kefir grains from you?

[@lynnelw5792]

I've been making and drinking milk kefir for just under a year now. My husband started after being diagnosed with diabetes. He never took the medication they wanted him to and his diabetes is easily under control...even with "breaks"! I'm waiting for it to go completely now after listening today! A question for Donna if possible...I leave my kefir longer than most...2 days usually for first ferment... until it's quite strong...my theory is that it just gets more good bacteria. Is this ok??? (Husband likes it like that!) Thanks Donna!

[@donnakefir]

Lynne LW actually the good bacteria will diminish the longer you ferment it. It will run out of food and you’ll have less probiotics. We like to do a second fermentation that gives the microbes more food and then you get more probiotics. www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-second-ferment-kefir2/

[@garza512]

Hi Donna, I was wondering if drinking to much kefir can lead to weight gain? Or if its better to drink it at a certain time? What would be a min/ max amount to drink daily? This was a question from my boyfriend who loves drinking allot of kefir daily. We tried web searches but get mixed answers. My guess would be to say no because of the beneficial microbes. I’d like to make cheese, ice cream, smoothies but not sure if we can Over do our kefir intake. Thank You! Your videos and website are so helpful.

[@jjsam5375]

Kefir helps if you have LS, I drink about 4 cups a day to get it in my system good then plan on backing off to 2 cups a day.

[@CulturedFoodLife]

You are a rockstar!! 2 cups a day works the best for healing if you can build up to it!

[@jennmich3952]

Hi thank you so much for this post. I was wandering if you can help me I just started drinking raw milk kefir and I think I started too much I drank a glass the first day and felt vibrations in my abdomen area no pain that week. Then next week I felt fatigued . Then next week I was coming down with body aches , nose dripping and yesterday I had 100.8 fever that was on and off today I feel better but I don’t understand what I should do I wanted all the benefits of kefir but I’m scared is this ok can I drink raw milk kefir again or will it be this worse ?

[@CulturedFoodLife]

It sounds like you are detoxing. Check out this article: www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-healing-crisis-and-cultured-foods/

[@CulturedFoodLife]

Hi Jenn! Yes this is almost certainly a healing crisis! This can happen in the begining because you are introducing hundreds and hundreds of strains of good bacteria into your gut that weren't there before. What happens is they do their job go in and clean house! They help to balance out the bad bacteria, yeasts, toxins, heavy metals and more. Your body also stores old flus and viruses in your cells that wait around for you to lower your immune system. The good bacteria help to clean these out. A cup of kefir is a LOT for someone who hasn't been getting any good bacteria from their diet. This certainly is not a bad thing but it can be not so fun for a little bit (depending on how much you need to heal) I am not a doctor, but this is what I've personally gone through and found on my journey and studies. I have a whole blog/guide on how to go through the healing crisis that will really help you: Definetly dont stop drinking kefir!! You may just want to drink less and build up as you heal. www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-healing-crisis-and-cultured-foods/ The healing crisis podcast is at the bottom of the website :)

[@jennmich3952]

Thank you so much for replying ! :) I was getting nervous because I don’t know who would understand my struggle I know the conventional doctor might not understand. It was really not fun but I’m decreasing amount foods I introduce to get my gears going . Thank you again🙏

[@CulturedFoodLife]

Definetly read the article and go with your gut!! We have gone through massive healing crisis's in my family, and I will say it is definetly worth it! All that stuff that is making you feel, tired, anxious, sick, sluggish, and more is starting to leave and the beginning is not so fun and can last a little while depending on how many cultured foods you eat, how good the rest of your diet and lifestyle are and how much you need to heal from. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel!

[@jeanlogan6152]

Jenn Mich I drink raw goat milk kefir with no problem for twenty years. I agree with the detoxing. Keep it up.

[@shannaenfinger5842]

Have you seen much help with kefir in type 1 diabetes? Perhaps your niece or whoever the family member was who you mentioned here?

[@nicoleyoung4024]

I have a question about kefir starter?? It states to boil the milk to over 100 degrees and then let cool to then add the starter. Won’t boiling it get rid of any and all bacteria that you need to make kefir???

[@CulturedFoodLife]

We don't teach people to boil their milk, but it doesn't affect making kefir. The bacteria in the kefir starter eat the lactose out of the milk. The bacteria in the milk aren't what make the kefir turn into kefir.

[@nicoleyoung4024]

Donna Schwenk thank you for clarifying!! I accidentally bought kefir powder, so needing to get grains

[@CulturedFoodLife]

You can certainly still use a powder starter and don't need to boil it. Even for this. I sell a really great powder kefir starter here: www.culturedfoodlife.com/kefir-made-easy/

[@marionrk]

Hi Donna thankyou for sharing my Doctor recommended Kefir to assist with weight lose I began on 4 cups a day and within 2 weeks I was constipated and extra mucus in my throat so I have cut back to 2 cups a day and the mucus has just about cleared up l don't want to stop as it has lowered my blood pressure Can you give me any info about the side affects l have experienced thank you

[@audreyadams9498]

well too much of a good thing ...simple! You probably werent drinking a lot of water as kefir detoxes your body and while in a detox mode you need to drink lots of water close to 3-4 litres (gallon in US metrics)

[@sheilamore3261]

That was supposed to say I’m just starting Kiefer

[@Species710]

I'm still waiting for it to make any difference.

[@TrishTruitt]

Have you tried combining it with RS (resistant starch)? RS is basically prebiotic fiber that feeds the good bacteria. If you don't have enough prebiotic fiber your buggies might be just not getting enough food to colonize properly. Cooked and cooled potatoes (you can even re-heat slightly) give you some easy, tasty fiber, Look up Resistant starch and add some of those to you diet.

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

Did you ever get to the 7 reasons? Lol

[@le7062]

If you could keep the content short !! The reasons don’t even start until around after 20 mins.

[@EarmuffHugger]

☝️😀👍 KEFIR

[@karinlarsen2608]

Please pronounce kuhFEER' . We must stop letting foreigners tell us how to spell

[@wmluna381]

Tomato, to-MAH-toe. 🙄

[@isabelthompson3402]

hello donna could you tell me how long will it be roughly before i can stop taking rabeprezole for my acid reflux as i have been on with kefir made with raw milk for 4 months now and when i stop with this tablet i can only seem to last 3 days and then i get a big build up and have to go back on it and i hope you could just help , thanks again , isabel.

[@debbrabare4141]

isabel thompson hello Donna, I love Keira had someone else growing up and I had some last winter for a while in the summer. Now that was from the grocery stores I need to order some home keeper with more probiotics how do I get some I need some asap someone give me information in A clear understanding of how to get some please