Dates are packed with vitamins and minerals, but one of the most interesting things about dates is the presence of organic sulfur in them. This is a really hard element to find in a food source. Sulfur is incredibly important and is the third most abundant mineral in the body. Sulfur is essential for life and makes up vital amino acids used to create protein for cells, hormones, enzymes, and antibodies. It's necessary for insulin production and sulfur detoxifies at the cellular level. It also relieves pain and makes for beautiful skin and hair. I add a scoop of vanilla protein powder for extra protein. I need more protein the older I get and it makes a huge difference for me when I get enough protein. It helps me to build and retain muscle which keeps me young and assists hormones too. Walnuts are a great source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty acid that is important for reducing inflammation. In fact, it is the only nut significantly high in these omega-3 fatty acids.Californians loves Date Milkshakes, and they are served all over this state! For a twist, you can add 1/2 cup of kefir ice cream for an even more "milkshake" flavor.
When you've got lots of milk kefir you need milk kefir recipes to use it up. In this article I share how to make milk kefir along with recipes that use it.
Use this guide when you want to make your own daily water kefir drink! Including tips, tricks, and first-aid for your water kefir grains.
Help my kefir is separating! I often get asked this question. My kefir has separated is it ruined? It creates quite a panic for people and they fear they hav ...
Find out what is kefir second fermentation, why it’s important, and how you can experiment with different kefir flavors from sweet to savory.
Have you ever found your water kefir turning cloudy and a bit stinky? Then your brewing environment is too warm, your yeast has become unbalanced and it’s best not to drink it. But, you can rescue the grains and get them working effectively again. HERE’S HOW TO GET YOUR GRAINS BACK IN BALANCE: Drain the grains and rins
Don't know what kefir is? Don't worry - you can substitute yogurt, buttermilk, or sour cream. Any type of "cultured" milk will do (that sounds stuck up, lol). This banana bread is definitely for everybody! It's so yummy, we tend to eat a whole loaf in a day... but it's healthy for you, so who cares! Kefir Banana Bread 1 1/3 C. Sugar (we use sucanat) 1/2 C. Butter 2 Eggs 1/2 C. Kefir (or sour cream/buttermilk/yogurt) 1 1/4 C. Bananas, mashed - about three average bananas, fyi 1 tsp. Vanilla 1 tsp. Baking Soda 1 tsp. Baking Powder 2 C. Flour 3/4 C. Nuts, chopped Instructions: 12-24 hours beforehand, you can mix the flour and kefir together. Cover and allow the flour to soak. Preheat oven to 300F In a large bowl, mix sugar, butter, vanilla, eggs, bananas, and nuts. Add the kefir/flour mix in gently. Add the baking soda and baking powder and mix until just blended. Pour into a greased bread pan (9"x5"), or into several small pans (for nuts/no nut eaters) Bake approximately 1.5 hours or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean - exact time will very depending on the size and number of the pans baking. Enjoy!
THM S, E, or FP (see notes), no sugar added, gluten/egg/nut free
Water Kefir versus Kombucha - Comparison of water kefir and kombucha, their microorganisms, flavors, brewing techniques and effects in the body.
In an attempt to increase the amount of probiotic foods in our diet, I have been making water kefir a lot lately. Water Kefir is an effervescent, probiotic rich fermented drink that can be used to …
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This simple recipe will walk you through the process of making milk kefir. While this basic recipe is everything you need make a tangy, effervescent batch of kefir, feel free to mix it up once you have the basics down. As your grains grow, you can increase the amount of milk or divide your grains and keep a back-up in the fridge or freezer.
My daily kefir grain routine only takes 5 minutes every morning.
What is kefir? One of those weird foods that most people have never heard of but certainly worth learning about. Full of vitamins, minerals, and probiotics.
Lifeway kefir is a tart and tangy fermented milk beverage that contains 12 live and active probiotic cultures and 25 to 30 colony-forming units.
"My kefir looks _______! Can we eat it? Are my kefir grains okay?” asks Nanette. I'm taking a look at Nanette's kefir today — watch, listen, or read to find out my answer to her question! [by Wardee Harmon]
Fermented Foods yogurt + kefir buttermilk sour cream some cheeses some preserved meats sourdough bread sauerkraut + kimchi pickles + olives beet kvass kombucha water kefir vinegars + alcohols soy sauce miso, natto, tempeh pu-erh tea PREBIOTICS "Organisms" live bacteria + yeast with health benefits
Kefir is a fermented dairy product that is tangy and packed with probiotics. We'll teach you how to make kefir in our step-by-step tutorial.
Keeping ripe peeled bananas in your freezer means you're always just one step away from a healthy smoothie. Kefir, peanut butter and flaxmeal add protein, probiotics and healthy fats.
This Orange Julius is full of probiotics and Vitamin C! It is low-fat, Trim Healthy Mama compatible and sugar-free. This is a single serve recipe that kids go crazy for!
If you haven't tried water kefir soda yet now is the time - and these different varieties are completely delicious.
Köstlicher Import aus den russischen Steppen: Dort hat Kefir lange Tradition, bei uns trinkt man ihn aber auch schon lange. Warum ist Kefir gesund?
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From where water kefir grains come to how water kefir is made to what's in that final bottle of kefir drink, we debunk the misconceptions!
At its core, kefir is a fermented drinkable yogurt-type beverage made from starter "grains," in a way similar to kombucha. However, it is not just a
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It’s easy to convert milk kefir grains to water kefir grains, producing delicious, healthy and natural soda pop.
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Kefir and kombucha are best known for being fermented, probiotic-rich beverages. This article reviews the differences between kefir and kombucha to help determine which one may be a healthier choice for you.