Podcast Episode 171: 7 Ways To Use Your Extra Kefir Grains

Kefir grains themselves are made up of many different species of bacteria and yeasts. Within the cell walls of the grains are cellulose microfibrils which are embedded in a polysaccharide matrix consisting of proteins. That's a lot of complicated words, but kefir grains are multi-complex microorganisms. They are mostly fiber and proteins made from milk caseins and I do love them for all they've done for me. Can You Eat Them? Tune in to learn more.
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[@kirkshar]

Oh, that's funny! I just came in from cutting and trimming trees with my chain saw! I'm 73 years old and have been using Kefir shakes with fruit and protein for the last ten years. I take care of a large house and hangar with 11 acres of property by myself. I know what you mean about joy, I can't stand myself sometimes because I'm so tickled with my life! I was a dancer until about six months ago and the people said they loved watching me because I was so joyful when I danced. I had to make a choice about caring for my place or dancing. I didn't have time to do both with this large property. I know I couldn't do what I do without the health benefits I receive from my Kefir. Thanks for all the great information! Love your site!

[@ahmednasr8228]

Do you need an Egyptian farmer?

[@rsterling4427]

Thank you for sharing that! I pray you are well.

[@wildrose912]

7 years ago I put my kefir grains to sleep, rinsed in milk, dried on the counter for a few hours, rolled and packed in powdered milk and frozen. 3 days ago I pulled them out of my freezer into the fridge for a day, then rinsed them in fresh milk. Started up a new brew, in dark warm cupboard with lid on and 24 hrs later I had delicious, fizzing kefir! Back to nursing my kefir grains again😘

[@coopie624]

Thank you SO much! I have lost 60 lbs in six months and I already feel better, but I know there is more. I found out about milk kefir last week and I already have my grains reactivating! The excitement I am feeling is amazing!

[@amandayantos3977]

You just enriched my life on a profound level talking about kefir. I don’t have the patience for podcasts and especially lengthy podcasts. But, I haven’t made water kefir since I went to bed for 4 years after many many losses and ended up here. Between your science rich content and your bleeding heart, I feel inspired to get back to rock climbing at Yosemite and eating from the farmers market to lose the 90 lbs. I gained from my situational depression that stemmed from physical infertility that led to mental infertility. These topics all need to be openly discussed and I can tell from your words you truly care about your viewers/subscribers well-being. Many blessings!

[@janemitchell8003]

Thank you! I am one month into my kefir journey thanks to my very health concious daughter! I googled "what if you have too many kefir grains and you were at the top of the search! Yay! I can eat them! I have given 3 batches away. You encouraged me so much at 66 and lacking zeal and energy. With the holidays I didn't eat right and put on weight. More fruits and veggies from now on!

[@rsterling4427]

A friend just shared some kefir grains with me and i started making it. It's only been a couple days but I'm so excited!! I make my bread from grain a because of sue becker and am feeeding my family as best as i can. This next thing is just a step up to care for them so i am very grateful for all the free info you share here and on your site. Good continue to guide you and bless you😊

[@VeronicasVeil333]

I grind my own grain also and just got into kefir and am now a biotic pro member with her website. I am 72 years old.

[@Sarah-vl4mq]

Love Sue Becker. Started with freshly milled because of her. And now cultured foods because of Donna!

[@VeronicasVeil333]

@@Sarah-vl4mq me too

[@patriciahewitt8171]

I recoment kefir for dementia. Is helping my 92 years old mom.

[@glorialindsey1709]

Thank you Donna for your sincerity, enthusiasm and love for people and kefir. I am inspired!

[@sunstorm7063]

Good for you you’re heading in a positive direction and you’re doing something nice for humanity. You’re a good person.

[@suecollins3246]

I love the way your 'jar' flutters with the rythmn of your voice.

[@joy-love]

Just discovered your channel, and I thank you for your all your informations and your enthusiasm. You are a real inspiration ! This is a wonderful way of sharing Love ❤

[@alyzak.8997]

This is exactly what I needed! Thank you Donna!

[@chameleoncathy]

You are lovely x thank you for your heartfelt messages... healthy food... healthy life ...

[@slavicatomson7883]

Very useful podcast!!!Greetings from the UK 🇬🇧. Thanks Donna, love what are you doing 👍xx

[@aimeeseattle]

Hi 😀! I’m new to your channel! I found your channel just yesterday! I purchased milk kefir grains , about 4 tbsp , the other day from someone on Craigslist. I made my first kefir yesterday with raw cows milk . I’ve been drinking raw cows milk for over a month now. I had my first taste of the kefir at 18 hrs. It had a slight sour taste but I had 1 glass full of it! I had it plain. The next batch I will let it sit 24 hrs. Thank you for your vids! I am going to make this for my youngest son who is non verbal autistic. ❤

[@valerycourtis]

You wonderful precious woman! Thank You! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@judyledbetter4914]

Thank you Donna for your inspiration.

[@michaelougarezos8963]

love your work Donna, When I get plenty Kefir I add it into my lentils after its cooked and also on toast 🥰

[@janeglick3206]

Your info is so helpful! I stumbled on your website - the info I was looking for! Placed my order. I'm starting with water kefir. Your suggestions & instructions are helpful!! Can't wait to get started - eager for physical changes for my hubby and myself. Thx soooo much!

[@angelakitson2912]

I feel exactly the same about the ads! Thank you for all your positivity. You've really inspired me. I started with the kombucha, then all things kefir (strangely I have always hated yogurt before). Now I'm trying the cultured vegetables. I'm so grateful people like you are putting out real content that makes such a positive difference x😊

[@johnosullivan6439]

Donna your passion for fermented foods is infectious 😊 I began drinking homemade kefir daily just a month ago, could feel the positive difference in my stomach with the first glass of it, it's super stuff 😊

[@KKeefer]

Love all your info on milk kefir. You mentioned putting the grains into the freezer. I’ve had success storing them in the fridge for over 2 years. It took probably 4 cycles of kefir making and a 2day soak in non chlorinated water to get the flavor right again but they all survived and are making beautiful delicious kefir from raw goat milk now. I’m excited to try some of your recipes soon!

[@Ken-ol2kx]

I stored my Kefir grains in the frig for a little over a month and I couldn't revive them. Next time I go away they're coming with me.

[@hillbillyfarms3714]

How did you store them? Some say put them in milk and others say put them into 3 ziplock bags without milk

[@bedanava]

You are amazing thank you for what you do!

[@mignonking5016]

Binge listening! Iv made 2 batches of kefir and 3 batches of L. Reuteri…Iv yet to notice anything but I’m planning on keeping in my life! Thank you so much! Can’t wait to notice changes!

[@cherileerogers1650]

I’ve been eating the yogurt for over 3 months and have noticed no changes. 🫤 I started with kefir 2 weeks ago. Hoping the combo will make some improvements! But I agree with you in that I will continue to make and consume both, simply because they are healthy addictions to my low carb/ IF lifestyle.

[@Therese100109]

I wonder if kefir would help make collagen more digestible -- I tried collagen a couple years ago during my pre-kefir life, and it bloated me something awful. LOL, yikes. KEFIR IS THE BEST! I started doing it a year ago when my digestion had been going completely haywire (still don't know what it was, menopause maybe), and I felt a difference immediately and have kept using it since.

[@suecollins3246]

Oh _YEAH_ ! I don't recognise myself since I started last October. Best thing that ever happened to me. That and Cod Liver Oil. I take a _huge_ spoonful and then take a swig of Kefir to take the taste away - and no burps aftertaste!

[@longandshort6639]

Can you time stamp the 7 ways? It takes ages to get to them. Thanks

[@annebrockman8961]

Thank you, Donna!!!!🥰

[@ruthscruton5999]

I’ve been making kefir from sheep milk this year. I’m hooked! Wish your web page showed more info on sheep milk kefir. Thanks for all your info

[@ac6630]

God bless you

[@trishgage9288]

I agree...we do ALL have a purpose here. I'm so glad you found yours, and have taken it upon yourself to share your knowledge, time and talent! You have helped me so much. I've been using kefir grains for about a month now, and thanks to you, I am so inspired to take better care of my body. God bless you!!

[@evajackson9470]

Thank you Donna you have a heart because of you I have learned to eat fermented foods l bought my kefir grains and my yogurt maker and I make notto to thank you aging God blessed 😊

[@donnalee328]

It brought my blood pressure down. Dramatically! I was amazed. My doctor was amazed, too.

[@criddyla696]

Thank you for the most positive things I have heard regarding age and so much more, your advice is greatly received, new sub and thanks again

[@mariemonn8912]

What kind collagen do you take?

[@lalithaganesan3372]

Thank you so much for your informative video!! I make home made yogurt. Can I store both the kefir and homemade yogurt in the same refrigerator. I am new to Kefir, just one week. I really appreciate your input. Thanks again.

[@caroline61804]

are the curds the same as the grains

[@kimberlygood2120]

How much do you drink a day?

[@franducross8168]

How much should I drink each day

[@jaibhagwat1427]

Hi Donna , How much kefir can be confused every day? I mean..how much is too much and cause adverse effects?

[@sinethglueck2384]

How can I get Kefir Grains ?

[@Sue-In-Oregon]

Hi Donna, I was wondering about how much Kefir do you drink daily? Thank you.. :)

[@caroline61804]

how to fing the grains please

[@suyung58]

Ive made kefir by adding milk to some of the thick stuff a friend gave me, it worked like she said, ok so i drink the liquid but what do i do with the mounting thick part, what can i do with this please? im on candida diet atm.

[@caroline61804]

can the curds turn into grains?

[@longandshort6639]

Can do but unlikely

[@thelthrythquezada8397]

If they are off putting, turn them into pudding. I don't know that just came to mind. Oh I have ducks here I can give it to them.

[@mbeckde]

How much do you drink each day?

[@edbaker4260]

3/4 cup

[@jeaniejean4107]

How much would you give your pets? I have cats and a 6 lb dog ... And with my extra grains, I quite often just blend my kefir with some fruit and blend the grains into that ...

[@daveymorgan909]

But I have no grain's. So hard to find 😶😶

[@kimrutherford6227]

Davey you can find them easily on Ebay or Etsy.

[@mothershelper1981]

I just posted in a local group I belong to and asked if anyone had any kefir grains or kombucha scoby and within an hour I connected with someone who had some and by the end of the day I had gone to pick them up. She even had some extra supplies and jars that she passed on to me that she said someone had passed on to her and she had more than she needed. Put the word out locally and I bet you will find them. Maybe try going to your local health food store and see if anyone there has some. They multiply so quickly that anyone who makes kefir is going to have some and probably be happy to pass them on.

[@daveymorgan909]

@@kimrutherford6227 Thanks so much for your suggestion. I'll try that.

[@daveymorgan909]

@@mothershelper1981 Your very lucky. Some great tips you wrote above. Thanks so much.

[@MassMoment]

I purchased mine on Amazon recently and they've been doing great!

[@mlentirlentir6498]

Should you rinse your kiefer grains?.

[@Khiowa]

Never ever ever

[@longandshort6639]

Absolutely but only in milk. Never in water.

[@benallmark9671]

I've been rinsing mine with water once a week and haven't had any problems at all.