A. Kefir Grains makes Kefirmilk. Kefirmilk is one of the most power Probiotic drink around. Kefir Grains are a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast. Kefir Grains are a SCOBY : A symbiotic colony of Bacteria and Yeast. They are not true Grain like Wheat or Rice. They reproduce themselves and cannot be manufactured. Think of these grains as a town filled with different kinds of proteins, lipids, polysaccharides, a big set of bacteria and yeasts all living together harmoniously. They feed on simple sugars and multiply in millions. The microbial activity gives rise to a matrix that looks like parts of a small cauliflower. Lactobacillus family of bacteria is predominantly present in these grains along with many other species that are also found in the human gut.
Origin Story
Lab Tested-Contains 2.2 Billion Cfus Per Gram.
Kefir (commonly pronounced as Kephir) is said to have originated in North Caucasian region. Kefir Grains are believed to have been discovered in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia over 2000 years ago. Researchers believe the milk variant of Kefir Grains originated near the Ural Mountains thousands of years ago. Another study puts Kefir as a product of Turkey and the name being derived from Kopur (old Turkish for milk)Movemont of people between continent brought Kefir to almost every country in the world. Research on Kefir has grown by leaps and bounds in the last 30 years. And we are still enjoying them today!
It has the ability to cure all types of diseases. That is why it is called Sanjivani. Many Researcher, manyScientists, many Doctors, many Influential people have found that the people of some corner of the world live longhealthy life.They explored such places, they came to know that the Caucasus Mountains of Russia that the people livingaround the Mountains lives for more than a hundred years. And during living more than hundred years they remain
healthy. So it became a matter of great curiosity.Many people have tried to find out what is the secret of the long life of the people of the Caucasus Mountains.But all these people living in the Caucasus Mountains did not want to bring this secret to the outside world, and theywere successful in hiding it continuously. Approx 2000 years they kept hiding this from world how they live long lifewithout any disease.But a Dairy Institute of Russia Masco Dairy by spending a lot of money and planting a lot of people, Tribal ofthe Caucasus Mountains about their food habits and their living conditions and their long and healthy life style to get
to know about the food by using that they live long life without any disease.So after a lot of efforts they found that the residents of this area use some substance like Curd. And this Curd
is different from normal Curd. It is like Curd in appearance, its sour page is also like Curd but it is different from thisnormal Curd in quality.So knowing this, when this Curd came to knowledge of Scientist named Elie Metchnikoff and he found outthat some such Bacteria are found in this Curd which makes the body’s metabolism so easy. These Bacteria make the
rest of the body system better.Scientists found that our body system are driven by Virus and Bacteria. Our body gets energy by bio-chemicalreactions. But energy is created in our body is produced by Bacteria, with the help of bio-chemical reactions. It meansour whole body system depends on the Bacteria. And these Bacteria run the whole body systems.
As Bacteria and Virus as microorganisms make us sick and they also keep us healthy. And this Curd, which isknown as Kefir which was first used by the residents of the Caucasus Mountains contains a large number of friendlyBacteria.More than 50 types of friendly Bacteria are found in Kefircurd. And the speciality of these friendly Bacteria isthat they do not allow the number of enemy Bacteria to increase in any way, so if the enemy Bacteria do not increase
inside the body and there remains a balance in their number then it is natural that diseases and disorders will not beable to appear in the body.In this way the curd called Kefir has been given the name Sanjivani Curd due to its many characteristics and if
it is used continuously then many diseases and many disorders can be kept away.
This Kefircurd is very easy to make, Kefir Grains are needed to make Kefir if milk is added to Kefir Grains then the milkthat is mixed with it becomes complete Kefirmilk. And so in this way we can make as much Kefirmilk as you want anduse it.By drinking Kefirmilk, you replenish your GUT with billions of helpful Bacteria that will help you improve digestion,increase immunity and resolve many tummy-related issues like Diarrhoea, IBS, Costipation etc.
Our Kefirmilk has been treated to super healthy A2 milk from desi cows. The milk is completely free of hormonesand antibiotics. As a result, our ‘Ready to Drink’ Kefirmilk is creamier and tastier than most of the varieties availablein the market.Even if you do not like a sour drink, you will love our Kefirmilk. Kefirmilk should be used in the beginning in small
quantity so that our body can adopt it. Because Kefir’s friendly Bacteria can fight with our body’s enemy Bacteria,there can be an attempt to stop each other.But still it is appropriate to use it in small amounts in the beginning. And in this way, we can add it to our regular diet.
And by consuming it continuously, you can get rid of all types of disease. And it can play a huge role in making our lifelong and healthy. In this way, this Sanjivani Curd named Kefirmilk and where Kefir Grains can be found we have telling you all the details.
Q. How much quantity of Kefirmilk/Kefircurd should be taken?
A. Day1:
For Adults : One teaspoon for adults.
For Kids above 14 : Half a teaspoon for children above the age of 14.
For Kids under 14 : Quarter teaspoon for kids below the age of 14.
For Babies : Start with quarter teaspoon.
For Pets : Quarter teaspoon for small pets like cats and dogs.
Day 2 to Day 10:
For Adult : Double the dose every day and reach 100ml per day.
For Kids above 14 : Can double the dose every day and reach 50ml per day.
For Kids under 14 : Increase dosage by 50% every day and stop at 25ml per day.
For Babies : Increase dosage by 50% every day and stop at 15ml per day.
For Pets : Increase dosage slowly and reach 25ml. Continue the same dosage and
increase only if the pet feels ok with it.
Different types of Kefir
Originally, the word Kefir used to refer to Milk Kefir. But now, we have another form of the grain which works on simple sugars. They call it Tibcos in the Americas. The local legend says the grains originated as a collection of bacteria and yeast that grew on prickly pear cactus, sucking the sugar from the plant. By accident these grains fell into a sweetened water container and created a tasty, delicious carbonated beverage.
Water Kefir is called Japanese water crystals sugar Kefir Grains and Tibetan crystals and many other names. These can also be trained to ferment specific types of sugars like coconut water and fruit sugar. They are a result of a natural process that took centuries to happen.So in general, we devide Kefir Grains into Water Kefir and Milk Kefir.
Are all Kefir Grains the same?
Each strain of Kefir is unique. The bacteria and yeast combination will be different, even when most of them have similar qualities. Based on the bacteria and yeast combination, some Kefir may be more sour than tangy or the other way around. This balance between yeast and bacteria is an ongoing dance. So it is normal for your Kefir to get too fizzy for a few days and then go back to normal.
Depending on the ambient temperature, humidity, quality of milk, amount of grains and the time of fermentation, there will always be some variation in the quality of your fermented milk.
Kefir grains or Kefir drinks?
If you stay in Nagpur, you can enjoy our ready to drink Kefir Milk without fuss of fermenting daily. We use A2 cow milk and ferment Kefir in the traditional manner while observing hygienic food manufacturing practices.
If you stay in other cities, we recommends you buy the grains and prepare Kefir daily. We have video and written guides to help you along the way. Plus, we are only a call away in case you have questions
Should you drink Kefir all your life?
Even with all its amazing health benefits, Kefir is not addictive. You can stop drinking it whenever you feel like it. If you are drinking Kefir to find relief from a health issue like constipation, IBS etc., continue to drink until your primary problem is resolved and after that, you can stop drinking it. I have been using Kefir for over One years now, and I do not drink it everyday. Whenever there is some excess, I Gulp it down. Plus as a fermenter, I have the advantage of having 3 – 7 different types of Kefir, so I take turns drinking them.
Side effects and negative reactions
One of the most common side effects of drinking Kefir is diarrhea. It could happen to people who drink a large quantity of Kefir on their first attempt. If your body is not used to that level of acidic drink filled with probiotics, if tends to protest by giving you cramp, uneasiness or loose motion.
If you stick to our Kefir dosage guide, 9 out of 10 people can avoid most of these starting issues. There are also some situations where Kefir is not suggested. In the below segment, we will talk about people and situations where you should avoid drinking all kinds of Kefirs.
People who should avoid Kefir.
Since Kefir is food and is completely natural, many people believe that anyone can drink it. That is not true. Certain people should not drink Kefir. Here are some of the situations where people should avoid Kefir and other probiotics.
- People who recently underwent organ transplantation:
Organ receivers are pumped with immune-suppressants to ensure the body does not reject the new organ. Such people should not drink Kefir because this probiotics has immune activation properties, i.e. it activates immunity. So people don’t use it till you are on such medicines.
- People with substantial lactose intolerance should not consume Milk Kefir. Milk intolerance has varying degrees of intolerances. Some people cannot drink milk but can consume buttermilk and so on. If your body responds poorly to curd, skip Milk Kefir all together and switch to Water Kefir or Coconut Water Kefir.
- Diabetics should take extra care while consuming Kefir. If you are drinking Water Kefir, ensure it is double fermented and always stick to small doses. Alternately switch to Milk Kefir.
- People with Candida infection should avoid drinking Kefir initially. Kefir creates a lot of probiotics which is used as food by bacteria and yeast. Since yeast is already in the overgrowth phase during infection, such people should bring their infection under control before consuming Kefir.
- Chronic alcoholics taking medication like Disulfiram should avoid Kefir. The probiotic has a small amount of alcohol (0.1-1% depending on the level of fermentation). So, If you are on this drug, do not take Kefir as it will give you a pounding headache because of drug interaction.
Do the grains live forever?
Kefir Grains can live forever if you take care of them. They are not immoral, though. If they are not fed regularly, they will die. When exposed to detergents, bleach and other toxic chemicals, they will not survive.
But you feed them daily, keep them ina hygienic environment, away from metal, they will live for a long time, multiply and thrive.
How is it different from curd/yogurt?
This is the most common question we are asked. Curd or yogurt are fermented by one strain of lactobacillus family. It could contain 1-3 varieties of this strain. IN contrast, Kefir fermentation involves close to 60 different types of bacteria and yeast. It has many essential strains like Bifidobacterium, Streptococcus thermophiles, Lactococcus lactis and dozens of other stains. Each of these strains plays a vital role in the digestive tract. For example, Bifidobacterium plays a crucial role in activating immunity and functions as a catalyst in the production of serotonin. This is the reason many people feel ‘good’ after drinking Kefir.
The best way to check if Kefir is right for you is to call us. We offer a free 15 minutes consultation which can help you find out if Kefir can improve in your health