Milk vs Water Kefir - Which Is Best For You?

[@EssentialStacks]

0:41 Milk vs water kefir - what’s the difference? 1:36 Round 1: Taste - which is more delicious? 2:33 Round 2: Convenience - which is easier to make? 3:37 Round 3: Tolerance - which is easier to digest? 4:42 Round 4: Nutrition - which has more healthy nutrients? 5:46 Round 5: Probiotics - which has more beneficial bacteria? 6:52 Which is best for you? (Our verdict)

[@gelflingfay]

I love them both but water kiefer is cheaper to make so I have to go with this one.

[@michaelougarezos8963]

great video, I've been having the milk kefir for almost 4 weeks and as much as I don't like the taste, I know I go to the loo every day as before having the kefir I was struggling to go twice a week. So yes the milk kefir is fantastic. If it wasn't for you wonderful people showing us the health way of living, Who knows how long we could last. I also started making Kombucha tea at the same time with the kefir and I have a glass of Kefir before I go to sleep and I have a glass of Kombucha during the day. By the way I eat red meat once a week, chicken twice a week and fish once a week with plenty green vegies. Good luck to all, and good health.

[@MayKuok-yb5tf]

My dog improves his bad smell from his mouth after eating kefir cheese n the whey drink !

[@blueandbanana]

Can you please do a battle with milk kefir vs plant based kefir?

[@bashrath1]

plant based kefir's basically use water kefir grains (or specialized sachets containing most of the same bacteria) from what i have seen.

[@hernancoronel]

Loved the video and the presentation style! Thank you and keep up the great work!

[@EssentialStacks]

Thanks so much!

[@smilessometimes8871]

This was helpful thank you

[@EssentialStacks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@radieschen79]

I'm using my spare milk kefir grains for making water kefir instead of just throwing them away. The process is exactly the same as with water kefir grains and the finished beverage tastes even the same. Only difference is the milk kefir grains stop growing in the sugar water and have to be replaced regularly after a month or so with new spare grains.

[@TheKingdunamis]

Amazing video. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you!

[@EssentialStacks]

Our absolute pleasure!

[@jamescummings6703]

I drink both, but I prefer milk kefir. I'm a yogurt lover though and I love kefir milk. The homemade yogurt tips the board for me and the fermentation time is faster. 2 days vs 4 days.

[@beverlycharles6534]

#1) Can you ruin milk kefir? Does it go bad easily? Like by over fermenting or if you go out of town for a week? #2) Do the grains grow over time? So if I start process with half a teaspoon of grains to make 1 jar of Kefir by producing a few times will I grow grain volume to two tablespoons of grains (which I can split in half to get 2 separate jars going). Is it best to start by making it in small batches like pint size? As I would think it needs to be shaken/stirred/mixed around periodically.

[@jamescummings6703]

@@beverlycharles6534 I've never ruined a batch of it, but if it's been in the fridge for too long with the grains in it i'll dump it and start a new batch. If you don't plan on making any for weeks or months at a time, just put them in a small amount of milk, enough to cover all of the grains just to keep them fed. The grains definitely grow over time, I started with less than a table spoon, now I have enough to do 4 Mason jars. Soon enough you'll have enough grains to give away. I usually make mine in a 1 Qt mason jar. I do my first ferment with the lid loosely tightened on the jar. The next day I seal it completely and let it sit another 24 hrs. (this step isn't necessary, but I do it for a more yogurt taste) After that 24 hrs, I remove the grains and add fruit and let it sit in the refrigerator. Once that's done I put them in pint mason jars to take to work with me. I prefer shaking mine because it's easy and effort less. Plus with shaking you don't crush the fruit and you get to see the colors start to bleed in the mix.

[@beverlycharles6534]

@@jamescummings6703 Thank you so much!!!! So helpful!! I also like the tangy yogurt taste so I will do the same. Such good info!! So tired of paying $4 a quart making it myself and adding fruit will be 👍❤️❤️❤️❤️🤗

[@jamescummings6703]

@@beverlycharles6534 You're welcome. Do you have grains already? If not I got mine on Amazon from a seller called Fusion Teas.

[@KaliKali-hv9bt]

I just bought milk grains! Going to start

[@nndaystar]

This is no doubt the cutest lesson I've ever had on anything. :D

[@stanksalvala]

This video helped me decide which to start with first. Thank you!

[@joanne4514]

my sister mixes her milk kefir and water kefir after both have fermented for a flavorful fizzy drink

[@Ruktiet]

You should’ve mentioned the micronutrients in kefir and water kefir. Very important. Otherwise a good video addressing a good question!

[@stephaniemair2869]

She did

[@claireryan8074]

I add sugar-free gelatin powder to flavor yogurt and milk kefir and it tastes AMAZING!!

[@sincerely-b]

Aren't you NOT supposed to add honey to milk kefir? I usually blend mine with bananas and fruit and turn it into smoothies.

[@stanlevox2291]

I drink only heavily fermented milk kefir for 4 months, with a little bit of fruit and deer meat and turkey. I lost about 25 pounds of fat and was never lactose intolerant ever again. Also since then my health has been amazing. I was drinking at least 2400 calories of kefir milk a day. Only supplements I took was k2 mk4 and mk7 5mg (not mcg) and Pterostilbene and pqq 80mg and glutathione. So I didnt have much fat to lose in the first place but I suppose it's basically keto.

[@agsrd4496]

Anecdotes

[@ingadels]

This video was very helpful, thank you. I cannot have milk or coconut milk so water kefir is the only one for me. Will hat be still enough for my gut health? Thank you!

[@GUnSNRoSeSrOcKzz]

Great video. Thanks! I just bought water kefir as it is cheaper here in my country.

[@Nicholas.Tsagkos]

I used to ferment milk kefir grains in soy and coconut milk (only one milk with starch worked perfect) but now i am fermenting water kefir grains because it's spring/summer, but i milk start coconut milk at some point.

[@beverlycharles6534]

Wow!! Most Plantbased yogurts are crazy expensive. So smart to make your own Soy or coconut milk kefir! Does it still turn out thick & tangy?

[@Sisiana311]

I keep both of these grains at home - milk kefir grains and water kefir. Though, I never use cow's milk for my kefir, but goat's, full fat, preferably unpasterised, organic. My kids love both the milk and water kefir which tastes like homemade soda. I only ferment it once with pieces of peeled lemon and raw homegrown apple and a few tablespoons of sugar and a little bit of raw locally produced honey. 👌🩷

[@azkijamil]

Aaa thaknkyou for ur explanation.

[@halilkazik7816]

I prefer the Water Kefir ❤

[@alwayspete]

How do you use coconut milk kefir seeds? Do you put them in milk as well? Is milk kefir suitable for people having milk allergies? Thanks for this informative video. Pete ;”)

[@LonestarGypsi]

For my family, milk definitely wins, as far as nutritional desires go!

[@humanresourcemanagement4293]

Thank you so much, love your video and you as well...

[@Evelvium]

I appreciated the video !

[@suzy1750]

Milk kefir made with coconut milk - it is so delicious!

[@Katya.s]

Which grains are you using for it?? I’m having a hard time with grains that I ordered from cultures for health but they came dehydrated so I had a hard time activating them to work with coconut milk

[@beverlycharles6534]

Great! I can't wait to try coconut and soy milks to see if they get thick & tangy like whole cows milk. I prefer to buy plant and nut milk. Most often drinking soy milk, but didn't think kefir made w plant kill would taste as good cow's milk. Is it tangy w thick consistency like cow milk kefir? What brand coconut milk do you use? I want to start w tried & true.

[@090403created]

I like the taste of water kefir but I want to get the benefits of milk kefir so I am making both. I wonder if I drink them both, will the good bacteria fight in my guts? 🤔

[@MomProjects]

omg I can't belive I found this. I remember drinking water kefir as a child. As I grew up I even forgot the name of it, and then had a really funny situation when I was triying to explain about it to somebody that never heared about it😂 I guess my explanation was pretty weird so i managed to gross her out

[@crazyyy9713]

What was your explanation like lol

[@annajanis4596]

What about vegan kefir - for over a month I am making from eco soya and I wonder if is still benefitial as much as from cow milk and if I will not overdose soya hm .. usually I was avoiding soya even I use gmo free

[@sofiera]

Thanks!

[@andrerousselsapet5219]

Well done❤😊

[@hotwheels1838]

One thing I'm trying to research is that all water kefir has alcohol in it, whether it's a tiny bit to 2% alcohol.....articles i have read about alcohol say that no amount of alcohol is good for you, so are the health benefits that much over the the damaging effects you would get long term from the alcohol?

[@bharathan1608]

Thank u

[@franciscatherine8756]

I like both

[@JeeAlhajiorankan]

Sorry I have question. I have just missed used water keefir for milk hope no problem? Can drink it after 24 hours 🥛

[@sandrareddington9959]

How do the actual yeasts and baxteria strains differ between the two?

[@biopathrawalpindi323]

niCe presentation :)

[@bashrath1]

coconut based /vegan kefirs actually use water kefir grains

[@theodorejamesmunar6202]

does the milk kefir has complete set of biodiversity compared to the water kefir? are there bacterias found in water kefir which isnt in milk?

[@dhalia-nf4qd]

What happens if its mistakenly used milk to ferment with water kefir?

[@rhadi571]

Can you advice if putting water kefir in silicone bottle during travel is possible?

[@benjamesv]

Can the fermentation pick up other species of bacteria from the air/room it is fermenting in?

[@5FmUke]

Yes, use a fermentation lid

[@andrerousselsapet5219]

Milk kefir

[@tirtamukti6809]

how about kombuch, which best of the best?

[@سىنۇيكۆكتەڭرىئالتۈركىستان]

为什么不用山羊奶和绵羊奶？

[@tessatandler393]

I am allergic to milk. Didn't know there is water kefir. The milk kefir is very tasty..and the water version??

[@NaeNaeW]

Water kefir doesn't have much taste unless you do a second fermentation and add fruit or fruit juice to add a flavor. Also a second ferment will make it a little bubbly like a sparkling water.

[@tessatandler393]

@@NaeNaeW thanks so much..will try

[@bananaegger]

i like milk kefir.

[@yogiyoda]

Why didn't you include environmental impact of food choices in your analysis? Dairy is very hard on our environment. Also people concerned with animal welfare avoid dairy. And shouldn't people with milk allergies should also avoid kefir. And since water kefir doesn't have calories the nutrient value doesn't matter. It will just replace plain water instead of nutrient containing foods. Finally, even though milk kefir has more bacteria, is there science showing milk kefir actually makes people healthier than just water kefir? It could be the different bacteria compositions don't translate into increased health. Also, why no mention that water kefir can be made with almost any fruit juice and will have the vitamins and minerals of that fruit juice ...but with much less sugars and calories

[@VeganGirl.]

Excellent points.

[@archonofvoid]

Counting calories in kefir. Good job spreading orthorexia! 😊

[@leochuck298]

Mutual love is the best