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.
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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.
Great News for IBS sufferers: New Kefir Study in January 2019, suggested that Kefir Consumption may modulate microbes in your gut, reduce bloating and improve your quality of life
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 ✓...
Looking for a new smoothie recipe to give your immune system a boost? If so, this is it! With milk kefir for probiotics, Kakadu plum powder for prebiotics, and fruits and vegetables for fibre, this smoothie has it all! This delicious smoothie will keep your immune system healthy all year long. This recipe came to us...
I had the pleasure of speaking with Professor Paul Cotter about fermented foods from a scientific perspective. He is one of the leading researchers in the field of Fermented foods. People can often be skeptical about fermented foods but today we will be diving into all of the science behind fermented foods! Read on to learn...
If you are craving chocolate mousse but want it to be on the healthier side, this recipe is for you! Cannellini beans add a nice creaminess that you would never guess came from a bean! It may not be as creamy as a regular mousse but it is gut friendly and easy to make. This recipe...
If you are looking for delicious summertime drinks with fermented coconut water and fermented coconut milk, you’re in luck! Here are 3 super easy and super delicious coconut based drinks that you can make all summer while getting your daily dose of probiotics. These recipes came to us from Nicky in the Gut Health Guru’s Facebook...
