I love coffee and so do your microbes. Researchers in Germany found that microbes love the microscopic fibers in coffee. As these microbes grow, they cover the intestinal walls and keep harmful pathogens from colonizing. They also lower the gut’s pH to an acidity that causes most germs to die. These soluble coffee fibers are food for bacteria and make the beneficial Bacteroides microbes experience up to 60% increase in growth. If you like coffee, you will love this kefir ice cream. Add a few chocolate shavings and you have a decadent treat that will feed your microbiome too!