Kefir Starter Culture (Two 5gram packets (1/3 ounce total) Makes a total of 2 Litres (2.1Quarts) + Intructions (Kefir Grains) Brand: Yogurt Plus Review

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(More customer reviews)I should have read the other comment better, expensive shipping is an understatment!! It cost $5.04 just to ship something that weighs nothing and costs $1.89, I WON'T DO THAT EVER AGAIN. It pays to buy in the good ole" USA!!

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Makes 2 Litres (2 Quarts)Kefir is a natural probiotic. It contains live active cultures of normal flora that will actually repopulate your digestive tract and aid in digestion.Kefir is superior to yogurt because yogurt is made with transient, less potent bacteria. The bacteria in yogurt will last a few days in the digestive tract, and you need to keep reintroducing them. Kefir contains more organisms than yogurt, and the "normal flora" in kefir is made of vary strong strains of micro organisms (unlike yogurt) which will help to over take pathogenic organisms that have taken over.Kefir will repopulate the digestive tract with good organisms. It is considered to be the more natural way to add good bacteria to the digestive tract. In addition, living strains are superior to any capsules that might contain organisms that have been dried. The cultures on Kefir are active and growing when they enter your body. They thrive in dairy and use up the lactose and partially digest the proteins, making it a product that most people can ingest and will benefit from. Even people with milk sensitivities can usually drink Kefir. These strong strains of digestive bacteria will also culture coconut water from young coconuts or any milk product.How to make Kefir: Heat 1 quart milk to boiling then cool to room temperature. Dissolve 1 starter packet in a small amount of the cooled milk. Pour this back into the remaining milk and stir. Place in a covered clean glass container and let stand at room temperature or place in a Kefir Maker until curds form (about 24 hours at room temperature or 8 to 12 hours in a Kefir Maker) then refrigerate. For extra value, a 1/4 cup of finished Kefir may be substituted for a starter packet.

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Kefir Starter Kit - Makes up to 42 Gallons of Kefir Review

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(More customer reviews)To some people, getting kefir from a commercial starter pack may seem like heaven. But the fact is, this is not real kefir. Real kefir does not need to be rebought once you buy it. It is a living symbiosis of bacteria and yeast that replicates and grows larger, producing more 'grains'. In no way can this be replicated in a commercial starter pack. If you want REAL kefir, do some research, find what do look for, and buy it elsewhere. Real kefir will last you forever, you'll never have to buy more unless you let the grains die from neglect!

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Kefir has many benefits including better digestion of fats, proteins and carbohydrates, and has been known for thousands of years for its anti-aging and immune enhancing properties.* Kefir is an ancient cultured food rich in amino acids, enzymes, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and B vitamins. Kefir means "feel good" in Turkish, and that's just how you'll feel after drinking a glass in the morning! Easy and fun to make at home, it is superior to commercial yogurt. An absolute must after antibiotic use!* Unlike yogurt, kefir can actually colonize the intestinal tract and is simple and fun to make at home.

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Lifeway Original Kefir ( 32 Fl. oz ) Review

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(More customer reviews)I buy lots of keifir and drink it almost everyday. It has probio cultures that are really good for you. Personally, I enjoy the taste, too, but I understand that some people don't. One way to minimize the sour taste is to make smoothy with sweet fresh fruits such as banana. If you consider to buy the "flavored" versions, please beware that it's loaded with sugar, over 20 grams per serve! The plain taste one has only about 8 grams of sugar per serve. Adding some stavia or other healthy sweeteners is another possibility, but I know that some people also don't like their taste either.
Personally, I like the taste of keifir getter than yoghourt.

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It is far more probiotic than yogurt with seven to ten billion CFUs per serving of its 10 live cultures that work in your body to help build immunity, improve digestion, and defend against diseases. All from a little smoothie that tastes like dessert

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LowFat Plain Kefir 32fl.oz. Review

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(More customer reviews)Chances are, if you're not European, you will not like this. It is a very thick, sour milk (lapte batut in Romanian). :o)
Growing up on it, I was very happy to find it here in the states.
You can usually find it at Whole Foods, Wild Oats or in the gourmet section at Safeway/Vons.
The regular tastes much better than the low fat, but it's still very thick and sour. They also make it in Vanilla and berries, Blueberry I think.
My husband, who is American, says it tastes like milk that's gone bad. I happen to disagree. :o)

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An Excellent Low Fat Yogurt Drink.Ingredients: Cultured Lowfat Milk, Nonfat Milk, Guar Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3.Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium and Vitamin D.

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Milk Kefir Grains Review

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(More customer reviews)Since I began following The Maker's Diet in order to improve my health, I have been interested in adding kefir as regular part of my daily nutrition. Sadly, all of the kefir that I have been able to find is both low-fat and pasteurized. As well, many varieties have undesirable additives (fructose, preservatives, etc.). Recently, I have been reading more information about the benefits of kefir, so I began to look for a way to make my own. I am already drinking raw milk from a local farm and have been making yogurt from that, so making kefir seemed like a good idea. A health food store that I frequent sells kefir starter but it requires that the milk be heated first (according to the directions on the package) - essentially pasteurizing the milk and negating all of the benefits of raw milk in the process. My search brought me to Milk Kefir Grains. At first, I was a little put off by the price. When I learned that the kefir grains can be used indefinitely with proper care and feeding, I decided to place my order.
When I received my package of Milk Kefir Grains, I was a little concerned by the condition. The box was shipped in a cardboard 'sleeve' that had been crushed. The product box was considerably flatter than it should have been, but the small, sealed 'envelope' containing the dried kefir grains inside was unharmed. My suggestion would be to revise the packaging or choose a better shipping carton to prevent/minimize any potential damage. That said, the damage was purely cosmetic.
When my Milk Kefir Grains arrived, I immediately set to reading the included instructions. While I was a little dismayed at having to wait a week (or more) for the grains to be revitalized (by putting them in fresh milk daily until they are ready), I was eager to start enjoying homemade kefir! I wasn't entirely positive if the grains were fully ready after 7 days, so I gave it another 3 days. Even though the instructions say to start with smaller quantities of milk (about 8 oz.) for the first batch of kefir and stepping up to the desired amount, I made my first batch out of a full quart. It came out great!
I am currently making my 4th batch. To store the grains between batches, I simply put them in a jar with about 6 oz. of milk stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days until I am ready to make a new batch.
If you are looking to enjoy the health benefits of homemade kefir, I recommend Milk Kefir Grains by Cultures for Health. Be patient - it is worth the wait.

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Milk kefir grains (aka dairy kefir) are live active cultures consisting of yeast and bacteria which exist in a symbiotic relationship. Adding the kefir grains to fresh milk yields a probiotic drink within 18 to 48 hours. The kefir grains are reusable and with care, will allow you to make milk kefir over and over again (unlike the powdered kefir starter cultures which have a limited lifespan). Milk kefir grains are a starter culture which can be used with soy or coconut milk if care is taken to occasionally revitalize them (complete instructions will be included with each order). Coconut kefir in particular is quite thick, rich and delicious. There are numerous uses for milk kefir including making a type of cream cheese, adding to smoothies and drinking alone. Milk kefir can also be flavored after it has cultured and the kefir grains have been removed. Our Milk Kefir Grains are shipped in a dehydrated state in a barrier sealed packet. Upon receipt, the milk kefir grains can be rehydrated in fresh milk (this process usually takes 5-7 days but sometimes longer) and then used to make kefir by adding the grains to fresh milk, stirring, covering and leaving at room temperature until the desired consistency is reached (no more than 48 hours).

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Vita Coco 100% Pure Coconut Water, 34-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12) Review

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(More customer reviews)I absolutely love coconut water. I don't drink a ton of regular water a day. So I use this to supplement my intake. I drink one 11 ounce box a day. It makes a real difference in my skin and hair as well. Much more moisterized and hydrated. It also keeps me a little more regular. This is chock full of benefits. I give my 10 month old 1/4c of it when he seems constipated. My pediatrician agreed it was a good idea. Do your research. I was sorry to see that the 34 oz boxes were not available on the "Prime" shipping program. Now I order 11 oz boxes on autoship. Look into it, once you try coconut water you will never want to be without!!!!!

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One evening in a Manhattan bar in February 2002, childhood friends, Ira Liran and Michael Kirban, were speaking with a couple of girls they had just met from Brazil. When asked what they missed most about their country, one of the girls, without hesitation, answered "agua de coco." Coconut water, she explained, is the most nutritious and delicious drink in the world.Two months later, Liran traveled to Brazil and started researching the prospect of branding coconut water for the American market. He realized the girl's enthusiasm for the beverage was not exaggerated. Brazilians just can't get enough coconut water. After spending several months working with coconut plantations and producers, making connections, and learning the politics of production in Brazil, Vita Coco was born.Meanwhile, Kirban started the initial market research in New York. Meeting with distributors and beverage insiders, he quickly realized the tremendous consumer interest in "functional beverages." He spoke with several distributors who then introduced Kirban to some of their key accounts. The response was fantastic.Three years later in 2005, the two successfully brought Vita Coco to market in a handful of stores along the East Coast. Now, six years after that fateful night in Soho, Vita Coco has not only carved a market in the non-carbonated beverage business, but is also redefining the alternative sports beverage category.Vita Coco's popularity only continues to increase. Now available in almost 8,000 retail stores nationally, Vita Coco has become a major beverage brand with a loyal following.

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