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Here's something the probiotic industry doesn't want you to know: when researchers pitted traditional kefir against commercial probiotic capsules in a head-to-head trial, only one produced measurable changes to the human gut microbiome. The expensive supplements? No significant effect whatsoever. The study, published in npj Science of Food (Nature) in 2023, confirms what fermentation enthusiasts have...

The quick version Kefir contains up to 60 different probiotic strains; yoghurt typically has just 2-5 Kefir ferments at room temperature using living "grains"; yoghurt needs heat and powdered cultures Kefir includes beneficial yeasts that yoghurt completely lacks Kefir is pourable and slightly fizzy; yoghurt is thick and spoonable Both reduce lactose, but kefir breaks down...

Did you know that the word “Kefir” comes from “keyif’ which is Turkish for “good feeling” It also has roughly 60 different strains of good bacteria - ready to kick-start your microbiome.  It’s easy to underestimate the importance of gut health, and the microbiome - especially when it comes to treating common illnesses and diseases. Probiotics,...

Can Homemade Kefir Bacteria Colonise the Gut?

This is a question I've asked myself for some time, so I embarked on a mission to find kefir bacteria in my gut with some help from my friends at Allele Microbiome 

Kefir is a fermented drink similar to a slightly runnier version of yogurt with a sour taste and slight fizz. However, it is miles apart from yoghurt in terms of the sheer volume and variety of probiotics that it contains. Kefir is great as a stand-alone drink or, alternatively, it can be used as an ingredient in a range of tasty recipes. It is most commonly made with cows’ milk; however, it can be made with a range of other dairy-free milk such as coconut, almond and rice milk.

Cancer's effect on all of us is profound, with one in two Australians being diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85. There are incredible cancer treatments, studies and programs being done, but it doesn't change the fact that cancer is one of the leading causes of death.  This isn't to say cancer patients can't do...

After a 6 month lockdown in Melbourne Australia, Kriben Govender moved to Bali to improve his mental health. He now runs his company, Nourishme Organics, from Melbourne Australia, and Bali Indonesia. In this conversation with Steve Stavs from Made to Thrive, Kriben shares how kefir can improve immune function, the latest research on Kefir, why you...

The study shows that kefir consumption demonstrates significant benefits including fatigue reduction, a lower Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes Ratio (F/B ratio) and improves exercise performance.

The human body is packed with trillions of bacteria, fungi and viruses, collectively known as the human microbiome. While there are many types of microbes in your body, bacteria are the most widely studied. It is known that there are more bacterial cells in the human body than there are human cells. Some of these bacteria can be associated with a disease, however, the majority is essential for your immune system, weight control and many other health aspects.

Berry Chia Pudding (makes 8)   If you are looking for a delicious and healthy breakfast that will fill you up in the morning, this is a great option. It only has a few ingredients and is very simple to make. It is also a wonderful way to get more probiotics into your diet. This recipe...

If you are looking for a delicious and healthy gluten free fruit cake, this is it! It is also gut friendly because the fruit is soaked in kefir which makes it even better for you. This recipe came to us from Kathryn in the Gut Health Guru’s Facebook Group. Ingredients: ✓1 kg dried mixed fruit ✓...