I’ve recently started drinking and making milk and water kefir. I’ve made yogurt for years. I’ve had cancer where I had surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. The cancer died, and I was left with gut issues. This next part isn’t for everyone, so .. I was left with a very slow moving gut. Loads of laxatives were a way of life. During Covid-19, I tried milk kefir. I pooped like a normal person the day after I had kefir BEFORE I had my laxatives!! Water kefir does the same. I haven’t had to use a laxative since! There are other good things , but this for me is amazing! Sorry for the gross stuff.
Kefir is a staple food in Russia, when you're broke you drink kefir, it's considered boring and lame lol. Who knew it's actually an awesome superfood. It's pronounced kay-feer by the way
kefir is from africa, from europe, from 'merica... Kefir is just randomly "fermented milk" ( not really but somewhat true) people drink it everywhere from ancient times
@@slowfall8957 Kefir is from EVERYWHERE that milk is made ... it is a byproduct of the effect of local biomes on a fermentable product, and it will happen all on its own unless steps are taken to prevent it. A notable region you omit, for example, is mongolia, where raw mares milk was allowed to ferment and was consumed on a daily basis. They didnt call it kefir, but that is essentially what it was, albeit from horse milk.
@@HugeniaCooney The flavor is more complex, and tart, than yogurt, and the texture is different too ... it is literally impossible not to notice you are drinking something biologically active. The people who tend confuse them are the infrequent and indifferent consumers who've only had the bland stabilized examples typically found in supermarkets, and have never tasted the real thing mych less made i themselves. Homemade kefir is VERY noticeably different from store versions, nearly all of which are likely diluted connercial yogurt.
i even had Agrophobia because of H-Pylori because i was afraid of Panic attack in the middle of something. But 1 day of using Kefir i went outside at evening for a walk and i was nervous but it did not effect my gut or i did not felt sick when it happened and then i gained a lot of confidence. cant believe i got out of home after a whole year.
It helped me too, when I get anxious my stomach gets very upset , i had agoraphobia for one month without going out of the house, what helped was to do it against my will, and go outdoors for at least 3 hours every day to ride my bike and to get sun on the beach, now it's winter and it's so cold to ride bike around i have to buy proper clothes for riding bike on the winter, but kefir helped me i used to feel sick and nauseated when anxious not anymore
@@Mary-zo4rx I have similar problem. Just bought kefir. Will see what happens. I drank half glass before bed last night and woke up after 3 hours and was wide awake for several hours but no anxiety or panic this time. Weird!
When I started drinking raw milk kefir, I noticed many effects (consistent energy, happier, no pms, but the strangest one was I forgot all about the chocolate in the cupboard.
@@adeelmehmood7439 You can start with as little as a spoonful a day. Some are sensitive to its healthfulness. Others can do it by the cupful right off the bat. Since it provides us tryptophan which helps us make more serotonin and sleep better, before bed is perfect. But really, anytime of day is great! (I first started using it to cure my feral-born cat's death-smelling gingivitis, and fell in love with it just by licking the spoon! I got lazy after I thought she was long cured, but after a year without, she suddenly lost a tooth! She has a serious heart-valve defect, so I'm afraid to take her to the vet cuz they might stop her heart again. I will keep her on it for the rest of her minus-one-fang life!) I love making an amazing Keto-friendly mango kefir lassi: just a cup of kefir, half a mango, a Tablespoon or 3 of chia seed, some cardamom to taste, and sweetened with magical allulose which blocks our metabolism from storing fructose as fat! (stevia or inulin would also be good sweetener choices but won't block the fructose for keto/low carb.) Be sure to let the chia soak 5-20 minutes in the kefir to thicken it up nicely. Yum! If you like it, (seriously, try my lassi!) get some kefir milk 'grains' online or in some healthfood stores. it's way cheaper to make yourself with whole milk, but you need to keep making it at least every other day or so, since they are living critters that have to eat. You can also learn how to store them, for vacations, but that almost seems like more work and I am supremely lazy. Lol. Good luck!
I've been drinking a glass of kefir milk almost daily for many years, either at breakfast or sometimes before bed. I love the sour taste. It's so refreshing
I started drinking Kefir instead of taking laxatives because I take codine pain killers, and no more stomach pains its been a posative step forward for me, I shall keep it in my diet forever now.
I started making Kefir at home about a week ago. On day three I was already enjoying homemade Kefir made from organic whole milk. I’ve never had it before but wanted the health benefits of it….but made at home. I’ve had it in my diet for 4-5 days now and I know it is helping me in several areas. I’m so thankful for helpful information! Also, thank you Dr.Berg for you Cortisol & Adrenal Fatigue supplement! I ordered my first bottle after watching your adrenal fatigue video. Between the Kefir, the adrenal supplement and my daily vitamins (mega food vitamins) WOW! I have energy and I stay with a calmer attitude throughout the day. 🙏
Did work for me and my SIBO. Buy Kefir grains and some full milk preferably organic. Yoghurt has 4-6 strings of bacteria, Kifer from a shop also has 4-6 stings and both are always the same strings. If you make your own Kefir it will contain 30-60 types of good bacteria !
I am doing that as well, after listening to Dr. Berg.. I was able to find the milk Bulgarians (microorganisms) thru a friend of mine. But, let me tell you.. it's a little more work to my daily routine. Daily maintenance but I feel amazing!! My morning gases stopped 😝, the cravings are gone and I am loosing weight!!!. I love❤️ them!!!
I've recently gotten into making my own kefir. I've gotten into the groove of getting a lovely, thick and smooth consistency like drinking yoghurt. I ve also made kefir cheese and it is DELICIOUS. I added some Chilli flakes and it is divine on roast veggies
@@vesselfit2use Ferment and strain out the grains as normal. Then I add 1L of cream and (depending on ambient temperature) I leave the 2nd ferment for up to 4 days until the curds and whey are nicely separated. A note here - if you use milk, it will turn out a bit sweeter. If you use cream, it will be more sour, but also much richer flavour. Then I scoop out most of the curds and strain out the whey. I keep the whey to add to smoothies and put on my dogs' food. The curds then go into some cheesecloth in a strainer. I make sure the curds are fully covered, stick a 500g weight on top and then let more whey drain out in the fridge for 24h (this extra time to strain AND adding the weight makes the cheese stiffer and less prone to becoming "watery"). Then I plop out the cream cheese into a sealable container and season it. Leave it for a couple days so that the season can draw into the cheese. Usually 2-4 days. The cream cheese REALLY pulls in flavour, so be careful with the amounts you use. I love garlic, so I added a heaping tablespoon. It infused very well. Goes lovely on potatoes and roast veg. My other favourite flavouring was a hint of italian herbs and crushed chilies. The chili flavour REALLY pulls into the cheese, so be careful with that :D Gotta be careful with the herbs as well; some infuse very well and can totally overwhelm the taste. It can last a couple weeks in the fridge if you decant it into a clean container every couple days. I change to a new container once a week. One batch lasts me about a month.
Good video. I've been making my own Kefir from Organic Whole RAW Milk for over 2 years now. Really really good for your health. I use it to make a smoothie almost every morning for me and my wife. If you do consume it plain at night, it will relax you and help with sleep.
@@jsi4064 It is not actually a grain, it's just a special culture that cannot be made because it has unique bacteria. You have to get some, but once you have it, it will grow and reproduce. There are lots of people selling starters if you dont know anyone currently using it.
@@frankplissken143 Thank you Frank. That was kind of you to reply. I have been watching all these YT recipes on "how to make homemade kefir". They are all just as uninformative as to where to get the original Kefir. They all say "So, to make your own Kefir, get some Kefir and drain it". I was like what, are you serious. Hehehehe. Anyway, thank you. Have a nice day
@@jsi4064 I've just received from Edsy, came with Kefir grains starter and the kids, free shipping and I started made it yesterday waiting for 24 hours to used it today. Can't waiting!
It's a great video... Until the end. When I started drinking homemade milk kefir it took me less than 9 days to realize I wasn't taking the prescription allergy decongestant that I've been dependent on for 20 years. That was 11 years ago and even though there are times when I haven't made it, I've never regressed to needing the allergy medicine. I'm not a doctor, so this is an advice, it's my own experience. A friend I gave grains to came to me 6 weeks later and was happy to show me new hair growth in his bald spot. It never filled in completely, yet enough that it made him feel better.
I took my first dose of kefir yesterday and have been in noticeable discomfort ever since. Intolerable gas and this morning I've been in the bathroom all morning. I'm not sure if this is supposed to happen. But I'm reluctant to consume anymore
This is very interesting. I started learning about probiotics when my grandmother contracted c. diff. in the hospital. No one warned me that this could happen, yet they knew immediately when it happened. Pet peeve about hospitals -- they seem to give people a lot of infections you don't get at home. My Grandma would not have drunk kefir if she had known what it was, but I could add a small amount to milk and get her to drink it that way. I don't think she would have survived that c. diff. if not for being able to give her kefir and other probiotics.
Hospitals breed superbugs, almost a hundred thousand deaths a year from health care associated infections in u.s alone. Thats great u were able to help your Gran get some more time in this life
C-diff is a bacterial infection in the intestine. It is a horrible thing to go through. I had surgery on my lower intestine which caused bad bacteria to take over because of the heavy duty antibiotics I was on. Took about 4 months to get over it by eating sauerkraut, plain Greek yogurt & washing my house down with bleach water. You can die from it since it hits you with about 15 bouts of horrible diarrhea daily. That was 4 yrs ago & I have recovered since my primary doctor was right in it when I got out of the hospital. Fantastic to be over it.
I felt a yeast infection coming on and I had some kefir to break a fast (so on an empty stomach) and I felt better in like 40 mins. I was very impressed. I also felt my jaw unclenching which has been a problem for weeks. I'm gonna continue breaking a fast with it for now because it seems I need it !
@@LovingAtlanta these are all store bought kefir? They pale in comparison to making your own at home with the grains. And, if you have raw milk available your kefir will be one of the most nourishing foods you could consume. 😁👍
@@PeaceNinja007 Store bought is overly processed and is empty of most things nutritional, and would have stuff your body doesn't need . Homemade is just the opposite, its a bio-warehouse.
I would add that it turns a healthy amount of lactose into lactic acid, which is naturally relevant for people with lactose intolerance and, just as you said, is easier to digest than yogurt.
Great video Dr Berg. You are such a great teacher and always find a way to get the main points across in such a way that I can understand them. I was wondering if you could do a video on what to do if you are living with congestive heart failure and diastolic heart disfunction/failure-- where the fluid keeps building up around the heart and the person has to go get IV meds to slowly get it to drain. How to treat it naturally with diet and what supplementation would be good to use would be great to know. Thanks. You are a blessing to our household.
Hello Dr. Berg, I would like to know how much kefir per day do we have to drink? I've seen a lot of videos about the benefits of it, but no one talks about the recommended amount of kefir we should drink on a daily basis. Thanks a lot!
Hi Dr.Berg, when is the best time to drink milk kefir when on keto and IF? Hope that you can make more videos on kefir on how it relates to keto diet and IF. Thanks!
There is no way of knowing the exact macro, because it's homemade and even the slightest difference in conditions can and will change the macros. I found a comment that someone stated that if you second ferment, it is around 4g carbs, so they count it as that. My next batch in the morning is going to be set up for a second ferment.
Jennifer Sheldon how would it have so many carbs when it feeds off the sugars in the milk, especially after 2nd ferments.I use full fat Jersey milk which has a lot of cream. I count mine as 1 carb after 2nd ferment
After watching this video watched some other vids on youtube about Kefir and then googled some stuff on it. Eventually found a farm that selled RAW GOAT KEFIR and so I tried it. Tastes just like milk and yogurt but I guess its so good for you. I'm glad I tried it and will probably be buying weekly from this local farm!
ModernRider I’ve been looking for raw goat milk kefir, but I can’t find it!! Even a goat farm near me has goat milk but not raw and no kefir! What state are you??
Hi Doctor Berg.. thank you for your amazing tips, they really work! Let me just ask you a question.. Do lemon juice and Kefir affect ketosis? Thank you in advance
@@wanazriq670 thanks that’s all I need to know.If it fits in keto diet that’s good enough for me.I add a few berries in the second fermentation- lovely
Eric, thank you for being so explicit with your explanations ,and as such easily understood and appreciated by intelligent people, and people who are in REAL need , it helps us a lot. thank you again from my heart...
Kefir is a Turkish drink, just like yogurt. It was discovered by ancient Turks living in Asia. It takes its name from the Turkish word " köpür " , which means to " foam ". And we consume it frequently in Turkey. By the way it is pronounced as kah-feer
Thank you so much Dr.Berg! Tremendously important information for people who are unfamiliar with Kefir! Simple, clever and deep enough for a short video!
Thank you so much Eric. I’ve just started having kefir after watching you video after years of having yogurt. I will look forward for results. Particularly to help with my broken sleep patterns I’ve been having for awhile.and unfriendly candida yeast as well.
I just tried Kefir but it was strawberry flavored. I can drink it that way. Yes I’m getting a little sugar but I’ll take the bit of sugar if I can incorporate into my life
we love what is called "suzma" in my country... it is when you draw out the whey from kefir by using thick fabric hung with kefir inside. Similar to ricotta but sour since it is fermented and more smooth in texture. Then we can do balls from it and dry them , we eat those ball with beer , but here it is not the case
Does this work the same with non-dairy kefirs? I am allergic to dairy and started drinking coconut kefir. I hope it had the same effect. I love the taste too
Thank you Eric for this info .I have always thought that yogurt was doing what you said Kefir is doing . So you have put me straight on this ,thank you. I wish I could find someone like you in sydney where I come from.....
Dr Berg. For keto diet, what do the macros look like for homemade milk kefir - whole milk, 2 ferments, plain no sweetener. If OK, how much and when do you recommend it be consumed?
Marlene Jackson I have several kefir groups on Facebook that am in and it has been said that 2nd fermented kefir has approximately 4 grams of carbs per cup. Of course with homemade kefir carbs may vary with each fermentation depending on the time fermented and the temperature of the room. I count mine as the 4 carbs per cup. Since kefir is so very good for you i feel like it is well worth the carbs.
@@tonnia62 this is exactly what I was looking for. I just started making kefir a couple of weeks ago. I've got my first kefir cheese going and tomorrow, instead of us drinking the kefir right away, I will second ferment it and continue to do this for now on. My grains are super happy and growing like crazy!
buy some kefir grains and make ur own kefir milk at home. one purchase would suffice u forever if taken care of. it's very easy to make. u can find recipes on RUclips for kefir.
I was drinking kefir for a couple of years. Also was using it in my smoothies. I had developed some stomach problems wher my stomach would just dump on me and I suffered a lot of nausea attacks. I never linked this to my drinking kefir, but when I stopped drinking the kefir, these problems seem to have stopped.
@@susanlisson7066 : In the process of creating the kefir, the lactose is consumed by the culture--there is almost none. Furthermore, for some reason, drinking kefir can make you less lactose intolerant over time. Do a search for information on A2 milk because research shows that it still has lactose and the claims that it is easier on digestion are dubious. I researched it to see if it had enough lactose to grow kefir! It does.
Been making raw milk keifer. I add back some collostrum powder a small amount and probiotics gently blend low cycle keep on fermenting the kiefer 5 hours more. then in the fridge I take with a 3 drops of vit D with k2. Thanks for sharing why I had such a reaction the first time around in my gut was cleaning house.
axistilt axistilt :) Sauerkraut or I make "kale kraut - ferment it for 7 days and place in the refrigerator. Tastes great with a lot of garlic fermenting with it!
I was doing kombucha making it for years. I find keifer much more powerful. I also take the keifer grains and put them in the organic trader joes pasteurized 100percent pure concord grape juice take an inch out put some grains in it dyes them purple easier to find and leave 12 to 24 hours cap gently closed. makes grape soda its like kombucha on steroids. the keifer goes back to the milk to live in the fridge. your grape juice is not probiotic grape soda.
Hi Dr. Berg! Question. Is Kefir high in carb and sugar and will it work with my keto diet? If so, how much should I be taking a day to stay in ketosis? I have a raw kefir with no added sugars or anything.
Hi Dr. Berg, Can you make an update video on Kefir- water based(sugar) and milk based (yogurt). Also, steps on how you would ferment and drink it your self! Thank you, BTW your awesome.
I was having nerve twitching, I had 3 soup spoons of plain Greek yogurt and the twitching went away. I think I was low on calcium. Greek yogurt even plain taste awesome it has a rich fat texture, I love it:)))
Maybe US yogurt does not provide bacteria. Greek yogurt has 5,6 live culture strains of bacteria in Greece. And goat/sheep milk Greek yogurt is even better. However in Greece we also think very highly of Kefir. Kefir should be consumed as well it has sole unique elements and benefits.
Kefir is amazing ! It has completely changed the game for me. I used to suffer from constant acid reflux and ever since I started drinking kefir, my reflux has completely gone.
Thank you! We grow our own kefir in whole milk! We buy a kefir culture (about 80 bacteria/yeast species) each 2 months and produce 1 liter a day. Delicious!
iPads victor - if you are ordering the kefir culture over the internet, do you mind sharing where & whom you order it from? Thanks 🙏 from Toronto, Canada!
All the dairy kefir that is commercially available, including Organic does not use true kefir cultures. If you read the labels it's just lactobaccilus and bifido strains, that you can find in yoghurt and probiotic supplements. If you want kefir get some kefir grains and make your own and you will get the yeasts and the unique kefir cultures! Or you can buy Coconut Water Keifer that lists all the strains the company is using!
Yes keifer is much easier on my stomach than conventional milk. I'm also regular now. I poop every day which I'm not use to. I shed a tear 😢 I was so happy
Yes!...if U make it w fairlife milk, which has half the carbs filtered out and has more of the milk protein added back it . Otherwise u may only consume half a cup or so at a time, to stay in ketosis and store bought brands have at least as much sugar as milk-much more if they are flavored. The Bacteria could be removing most of the sugar so the only way to know for sure is to try out homemade Kefir and see If u stay in Ketosis. Please let us know what happens & I’ve been wanting to know myself.
I am making my own kefir now. It tastes like milk that has gone bad. But it's been helpful. I just gulp it down first thing in the morning. 250 mL is what I have going at all times. And that's how much I drink every day.
I'm using kefir that I make myself with kefir grains for almost 2 years with breakfast and lunch + garlic and onion and my bone structure has really grown since then and my overall health is just boosted
babak bayatani Don’t remember exactly, it was some life circumstances nearly ten years ago. Nothing bad! 😉 More recently, I’ve been buying some high quality kefir...
babak bayatani Mine comes from a local organic farm through a community store... which is not a guarantee, but I bet it’s quite different from the supermarket version. That being said, I remember my kefir was indeed quite different, with more character and alive... which is mostly why, combined with the health benefit claims, I’m thinking of starting again (with the hi quality milk from that same farm 😂). But I’m wondering if I could make sheep or goat kefir and if that would be even better or not...
I make kifer yoghurt and find it great ...best thing ive done...( 30 hours at 40c ) ... a long culture like this eats the milk sugars so no spike in insulin ...i sweeten with stevia and add vanilla and salt ..its VERY tasty!! makes a great pudding with berries or low carb snack ...gut health has turned a corner with me ....
I found there is 2 kinds of kefir, one from fruits and the other from milk, would you please tell us which one is good? are they the same? I have the fruit type which I prepare and it gets ready in 2 days. Please is this as good as the one you talked about in this video? Thank you doctor!
I just love raw kefir without sugar , just kefir , is delicious, i hate sweet things as it makes my throat itchy and uncomfortable, i always loved bitter and sour things, kefir is amazingly delicious , i make at home i drink everyday , i love the texture of kefir when it's winter or fall, it becomes more smooth and the texture is more homogeneous, on summer it can be more liquid and i don't know tastes not so fresh, i love to take after or with my supplements cause i believe it makes easier to my stomach to absorb nutrients i will be drinking more, i don't drink milk anymore, so i drink kefir that is not as inflammatory as milk
I'm making my kefir with A2 milk these days because milk has always been difficult for me to digest. Even before switching to A2 milk, I've been drinking a small amount of kefir almost every day for 4 or 5 years. The A2 milk has been a big game changer for me.
@@ToastingMyJam360 in simple word it’s country local milk where the cows genes are not modified for extra milk production . There is a lot of defrnce with normal milk form jercy cows or any other cows with A2 milk . It has more health benefits.
Can I have a cup kefir and also a cup of bone broth in the same meal? I do OMAD and I'm trying to figure out the best way to incorporate kefir and bone broth into my diet
I started having homemade kefir ( with kefir grains) and immediately have a die-off crisis its a good thing though is when the bad bacteria is attacked by the good bacteria
I was drinking home made kefir on and off for years and I never received any benefits. Recently I started making 24 hour fermented Bulgarian yoghurt and my health has improved tremendously. Moral of the story..just because Kefir has more cultures doesn't mean its better for you.
The reason could be that you are deficient in certain type of gut microbe which was not there in kefir but present in the bulgarian yoghurt. So it worked
Thank you so much for all your interesting considerations about nutrition : it helps me a lot in understanding what I can do to help improve my chronique fatigue condition (with yeast problem in my digestive tract, and frequent episodes of depression). I'm about to start a kefir journey, and I would like to know the type of bacteria there are in kefir. My wish is to get a good source of lactobacillus and bifidobacterium : they are key elements to fight depression as well as dysbiosis. I have started some vegetable lacto-fermentation, but I would like to give kefir a try ! Thank you so much in advance.
One online shop i was looking at buying grains from said their grains come from multiple sources, so it has lots of diversity. I thought that was a good i dea, introduce a bit of grains from other sources to every now and then to your existing grains, when u get some
Do you make your own kefir or do you use store-bought? There is a huge difference in quality and quantity of bacteria. I have been making kefir at home and it has significantly improved my gut health. Kefir in stores is made from powder, while at home I use keifr grains. I use full-fat organic whole milk (grass-fed).
Max Sterling I don't know about Dr. Berg, but I do know that like you, I make mine at home and I find it to be more beneficial than store bought. Also, it is not loaded with sugar like the store bought ones. I've done both the powder and grain, and I prefer the grains over the powder. The powder takes so much longer to produce versus the grains. Those babies ferment so quickly and double in size like it's going out of style! To me, that means that the grains are more active and produce a better more beneficial product.
What about the Casein in Kefir? I was told to avoid ALL milk derivatives. Here in Brazil we have two types of Milk. A2A2 & the rest. Buffalo, Goats, Sheep would be A2A2. Cheese would be criminally packed with Casein. ( The protein that I was told would cause " Leaky Gut." )
Thank you Dr.Berg, I am following a ketogenic diet and restricted myself to 25 grams carbs, how many carbs in whole milk kefir per cub? Can i drink a cup daily
Omg. I stumbled upon this accidentally. I didn't know such a thing called kefir existed. Had been eating yogurt for last 25 years. Thanks all. I read all comments
Since I am Vegan , I make the most beautiful rich smooth Soy-Kefir. Here in Australia we get the VitaSoy Protein Plus Soymilk, it has a higher protein contents, which is ideal for it, but please check info how to make non-Dairy Kefir. It is easy.
Kefir really helps when my acid reflux flares up. I take a few sips first thing in the morning and last thing at night. Pretty sure it helps me sleep better too :) I buy it every week now!
@@Versiongurl the best kefir is that you make it yourself . You need the kefir grains first . It has 77 healthy benefits . Watch Donna Schwenk from youtube - how to make kefir . She has been doing kefir & cultured foods for 18+ years .
The best kefir is that you make it , because it has ~50+ healthy bacteria & yeast in it . The kefir from the stores has ~10 in it . Get the kefir grains first .
I've been drinking my own home made kefir made from raw a2 milk... two weeks and my gut and digestion feels amazing, as well as my candida symptoms seemed to vanish while my craving for kefir only increase. I drink up to 2 liters daily when working out and I L O V E it! :)
Why do you need 2 liters? Seems excessive and a lot of extra calories. Just because some kefir is good fit us doesn’t mean a ton of it is even better. Moderation and balance is important in diet
Dylan Garrett I was wondering the same thing. I am willing to bet both are good for you but the unpasteurized is probably 10 times more better but it's just a hunch. I tried pasteurized Kefir yesterday and my stomach did well with it. I didn't like how sour it was mixed with instant coffee and even added Stevia. Next trick is to try an orange peel or blend mixed berries and honey in a blender
You mean the milk or the kefir pasteurized? If it's the milk, it works just fine. If you pasteurize the kefir you are literally killing the good bacteria.
Dina Salinas the bacteria in kefir eats the lactose sugar in the milk which greatly reduces the sugar content and carbs in it so I would think it would be ok for keto as long as not a lot of sugar is added
I’ve recently started drinking and making milk and water kefir. I’ve made yogurt for years.
I’ve had cancer where I had surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. The cancer died, and I was left with gut issues.
This next part isn’t for everyone, so .. I was left with a very slow moving gut. Loads of laxatives were a way of life. During Covid-19, I tried milk kefir. I pooped like a normal person the day after I had kefir BEFORE I had my laxatives!! Water kefir does the same. I haven’t had to use a laxative since!
There are other good things , but this for me is amazing!
Sorry for the gross stuff.
@Bunny Dannels. Wishing you full recovery and all blessings.
No sorry needed, thank you for the feedback on your personal experience😊
No Gross stuff , this is our body and health we’re talking about :’) no shame in striving and helping others to be healthy
Wishing you a full recovery
Great info that can help others. Thank you.❤
Kefir is a staple food in Russia, when you're broke you drink kefir, it's considered boring and lame lol. Who knew it's actually an awesome superfood. It's pronounced kay-feer by the way
Kristina S. Thats crazy! Its sad how healthy foods are seen as boring foods by most people!
kefir is from africa, from europe, from 'merica... Kefir is just randomly "fermented milk" ( not really but somewhat true) people drink it everywhere from ancient times
@@slowfall8957 Kefir is from EVERYWHERE that milk is made ... it is a byproduct of the effect of local biomes on a fermentable product, and it will happen all on its own unless steps are taken to prevent it. A notable region you omit, for example, is mongolia, where raw mares milk was allowed to ferment and was consumed on a daily basis. They didnt call it kefir, but that is essentially what it was, albeit from horse milk.
yoruel sanguillen it tastes like yoghurt...that’s pretty boring
@@HugeniaCooney The flavor is more complex, and tart, than yogurt, and the texture is different too ... it is literally impossible not to notice you are drinking something biologically active. The people who tend confuse them are the infrequent and indifferent consumers who've only had the bland stabilized examples typically found in supermarkets, and have never tasted the real thing mych less made i themselves.
Homemade kefir is VERY noticeably different from store versions, nearly all of which are likely diluted connercial yogurt.
i even had Agrophobia because of H-Pylori because i was afraid of Panic attack in the middle of something. But 1 day of using Kefir i went outside at evening for a walk and i was nervous but it did not effect my gut or i did not felt sick when it happened and then i gained a lot of confidence. cant believe i got out of home after a whole year.
Awesome brother
Hows ur condition now
Glade to hear that dude, how’s everything working out for you?
It helped me too, when I get anxious my stomach gets very upset , i had agoraphobia for one month without going out of the house, what helped was to do it against my will, and go outdoors for at least 3 hours every day to ride my bike and to get sun on the beach, now it's winter and it's so cold to ride bike around i have to buy proper clothes for riding bike on the winter, but kefir helped me i used to feel sick and nauseated when anxious not anymore
@@Mary-zo4rx I have similar problem. Just bought kefir. Will see what happens. I drank half glass before bed last night and woke up after 3 hours and was wide awake for several hours but no anxiety or panic this time. Weird!
When I started drinking raw milk kefir, I noticed many effects (consistent energy, happier, no pms, but the strangest one was I forgot all about the chocolate in the cupboard.
How much quantity you eat kefir and what time is best to consume thanks
@@adeelmehmood7439 You can start with as little as a spoonful a day. Some are sensitive to its healthfulness. Others can do it by the cupful right off the bat.
Since it provides us tryptophan which helps us make more serotonin and sleep better, before bed is perfect. But really, anytime of day is great! (I first started using it to cure my feral-born cat's death-smelling gingivitis, and fell in love with it just by licking the spoon! I got lazy after I thought she was long cured, but after a year without, she suddenly lost a tooth! She has a serious heart-valve defect, so I'm afraid to take her to the vet cuz they might stop her heart again. I will keep her on it for the rest of her minus-one-fang life!)
I love making an amazing Keto-friendly mango kefir lassi: just a cup of kefir, half a mango, a Tablespoon or 3 of chia seed, some cardamom to taste, and sweetened with magical allulose which blocks our metabolism from storing fructose as fat! (stevia or inulin would also be good sweetener choices but won't block the fructose for keto/low carb.) Be sure to let the chia soak 5-20 minutes in the kefir to thicken it up nicely. Yum!
If you like it, (seriously, try my lassi!) get some kefir milk 'grains' online or in some healthfood stores. it's way cheaper to make yourself with whole milk, but you need to keep making it at least every other day or so, since they are living critters that have to eat. You can also learn how to store them, for vacations, but that almost seems like more work and I am supremely lazy. Lol.
Good luck!
I'm just chugging down some raw milk kefir as i type. It's wonderfull stuff and super tasty.
i did even more than that raw yogurtoKefir and LOTS OF FIBERS , my body was like on drugs
Agreed off chocolate
I've been drinking a glass of kefir milk almost daily for many years, either at breakfast or sometimes before bed. I love the sour taste. It's so refreshing
Have you noticed any benefits. Is there anything height related
I want to know this too@@Yash-Gaikwad
@@Yash-Gaikwadheight related?? I'm 5' tall....is this the height thing you're talking about?
@@jeanpaultongeren125height related? I'm 5' tall, is this the height thing you are talking about??
@@MsSHORTESTstraw think they meant health related
Thank you Dr.Berg you are such a blessing .U help us all so much.Thank you I always share ur videos.You are gold.
I started drinking Kefir instead of taking laxatives because I take codine pain killers, and no more stomach pains its been a posative step forward for me, I shall keep it in my diet forever now.
I started making Kefir at home about a week ago. On day three I was already enjoying homemade Kefir made from organic whole milk. I’ve never had it before but wanted the health benefits of it….but made at home. I’ve had it in my diet for 4-5 days now and I know it is helping me in several areas. I’m so thankful for helpful information!
Also, thank you Dr.Berg for you Cortisol & Adrenal Fatigue supplement! I ordered my first bottle after watching your adrenal fatigue video. Between the Kefir, the adrenal supplement and my daily vitamins (mega food vitamins) WOW! I have energy and I stay with a calmer attitude throughout the day. 🙏
In what areas did it help you ?
Did work for me and my SIBO. Buy Kefir grains and some full milk preferably organic. Yoghurt has 4-6 strings of bacteria, Kifer from a shop also has 4-6 stings and both are always the same strings. If you make your own Kefir it will contain 30-60 types of good bacteria !
I make my own at home and I consume it a week after second fermentation it becomes more sour and acidic which is more healthy.
Kefir is amazing 💯
How do you make it? Grains or starter? How do you do a 2nd ferment? Thanks
I am doing that as well, after listening to Dr. Berg.. I was able to find the milk Bulgarians (microorganisms) thru a friend of mine. But, let me tell you.. it's a little more work to my daily routine. Daily maintenance but I feel amazing!! My morning gases stopped 😝, the cravings are gone and I am loosing weight!!!. I love❤️ them!!!
Yes ,please share how you make your own.
It would be very interesting !!🤔 😀..
@@nmerchant79 I saw that too yes how do you make a second ferment?
I've recently gotten into making my own kefir. I've gotten into the groove of getting a lovely, thick and smooth consistency like drinking yoghurt.
I ve also made kefir cheese and it is DELICIOUS. I added some Chilli flakes and it is divine on roast veggies
I've been making kefir too. Please can i have your cheese recipe?
@@vesselfit2use Ferment and strain out the grains as normal. Then I add 1L of cream and (depending on ambient temperature) I leave the 2nd ferment for up to 4 days until the curds and whey are nicely separated. A note here - if you use milk, it will turn out a bit sweeter. If you use cream, it will be more sour, but also much richer flavour.
Then I scoop out most of the curds and strain out the whey. I keep the whey to add to smoothies and put on my dogs' food.
The curds then go into some cheesecloth in a strainer. I make sure the curds are fully covered, stick a 500g weight on top and then let more whey drain out in the fridge for 24h (this extra time to strain AND adding the weight makes the cheese stiffer and less prone to becoming "watery").
Then I plop out the cream cheese into a sealable container and season it. Leave it for a couple days so that the season can draw into the cheese. Usually 2-4 days.
The cream cheese REALLY pulls in flavour, so be careful with the amounts you use. I love garlic, so I added a heaping tablespoon. It infused very well. Goes lovely on potatoes and roast veg.
My other favourite flavouring was a hint of italian herbs and crushed chilies. The chili flavour REALLY pulls into the cheese, so be careful with that :D Gotta be careful with the herbs as well; some infuse very well and can totally overwhelm the taste.
It can last a couple weeks in the fridge if you decant it into a clean container every couple days. I change to a new container once a week. One batch lasts me about a month.
@@bronwynreijnders7205 Thank you so much!!! I seriously appreciate it! I screenshoted the recipe. God bless you! 💖
@@vesselfit2use It's a pleasure :) you can play around with times and flavours to find what works for you. I just made a fresh batch!
@@bronwynreijnders7205 so amazing I can't wait to try! Thanks again.
Good video. I've been making my own Kefir from Organic Whole RAW Milk for over 2 years now. Really really good for your health. I use it to make a smoothie almost every morning for me and my wife. If you do consume it plain at night, it will relax you and help with sleep.
Please tell me a recipe. And what does "grains" mean? Like wheat and barley grains?
@@jsi4064 It is not actually a grain, it's just a special culture that cannot be made because it has unique bacteria. You have to get some, but once you have it, it will grow and reproduce.
There are lots of people selling starters if you dont know anyone currently using it.
@@frankplissken143 Thank you Frank. That was kind of you to reply. I have been watching all these YT recipes on "how to make homemade kefir". They are all just as uninformative as to where to get the original Kefir. They all say "So, to make your own Kefir, get some Kefir and drain it". I was like what, are you serious. Hehehehe. Anyway, thank you. Have a nice day
@@jsi4064
I've just received from Edsy, came with Kefir grains starter and the kids, free shipping and I started made it yesterday waiting for 24 hours to used it today. Can't waiting!
@@linhjahnke2111 wow, cool, thanks. Did you say it comes with kids? I love kids, but ahhhh, are they mandatory?
It's a great video... Until the end. When I started drinking homemade milk kefir it took me less than 9 days to realize I wasn't taking the prescription allergy decongestant that I've been dependent on for 20 years. That was 11 years ago and even though there are times when I haven't made it, I've never regressed to needing the allergy medicine. I'm not a doctor, so this is an advice, it's my own experience. A friend I gave grains to came to me 6 weeks later and was happy to show me new hair growth in his bald spot. It never filled in completely, yet enough that it made him feel better.
I hope I get more hair
Amazing
Where can I find this product is it Milk? Please sambory help me out thanks.
@@maryalexis1363 You can probably find it at a health food store.
@@maxsmart9116 thanks very much.
I took my first dose of kefir yesterday and have been in noticeable discomfort ever since. Intolerable gas and this morning I've been in the bathroom all morning. I'm not sure if this is supposed to happen. But I'm reluctant to consume anymore
This is very interesting. I started learning about probiotics when my grandmother contracted c. diff. in the hospital. No one warned me that this could happen, yet they knew immediately when it happened. Pet peeve about hospitals -- they seem to give people a lot of infections you don't get at home. My Grandma would not have drunk kefir if she had known what it was, but I could add a small amount to milk and get her to drink it that way. I don't think she would have survived that c. diff. if not for being able to give her kefir and other probiotics.
What is C dif.?
I'm currently going through that right now. Did you make your own kefir or store bought? Also did you us diary or non diary.
Hospitals breed superbugs, almost a hundred thousand deaths a year from health care associated infections in u.s alone. Thats great u were able to help your Gran get some more time in this life
C-diff is a bacterial infection in the intestine. It is a horrible thing to go through. I had surgery on my lower intestine which caused bad bacteria to take over because of the heavy duty antibiotics I was on. Took about 4 months to get over it by eating sauerkraut, plain Greek yogurt & washing my house down with bleach water. You can die from it since it hits you with about 15 bouts of horrible diarrhea daily. That was 4 yrs ago & I have recovered since my primary doctor was right in it when I got out of the hospital. Fantastic to be over it.
Why is your grandma so stubborn
I really appreciate all of your videos which are very comprehensive and to the point, thank you for the good work Dr. Eric !
I felt a yeast infection coming on and I had some kefir to break a fast (so on an empty stomach) and I felt better in like 40 mins. I was very impressed. I also felt my jaw unclenching which has been a problem for weeks. I'm gonna continue breaking a fast with it for now because it seems I need it !
Unflavored?
@@alexisstarr7825 Yes, that's what he said plain is always best. Flavoured always has added preservatives. The more simpler the foods the better! :)
Kefir changed my life. I have it everyday.
Regular milk or plant based milk ?
@@LovingAtlanta these are all store bought kefir? They pale in comparison to making your own at home with the grains. And, if you have raw milk available your kefir will be one of the most nourishing foods you could consume. 😁👍
Jenny D - Can you explain the differences between store-bought and homemade ?
@@PeaceNinja007 Store bought is overly processed and is empty of most things nutritional, and would have stuff your body doesn't need . Homemade is just the opposite, its a bio-warehouse.
Tiger In the Desert - Interesting ... very interesting 🤔
You're a good man Dr. Berg. Thanks for the valuable info!
Thank you
You're very welcome, Pam!
I would add that it turns a healthy amount of lactose into lactic acid, which is naturally relevant for people with lactose intolerance and, just as you said, is easier to digest than yogurt.
Great video Dr Berg. You are such a great teacher and always find a way to get the main points across in such a way that I can understand them. I was wondering if you could do a video on what to do if you are living with congestive heart failure and diastolic heart disfunction/failure-- where the fluid keeps building up around the heart and the person has to go get IV meds to slowly get it to drain. How to treat it naturally with diet and what supplementation would be good to use would be great to know. Thanks. You are a blessing to our household.
Hello Dr. Berg, I would like to know how much kefir per day do we have to drink? I've seen a lot of videos about the benefits of it, but no one talks about the recommended amount of kefir we should drink on a daily basis. Thanks a lot!
I drink 1 cup.
A medium size glass or teacup will suffice
Hi Dr.Berg, when is the best time to drink milk kefir when on keto and IF?
Hope that you can make more videos on kefir on how it relates to keto diet and IF.
Thanks!
Love your videos!...been making my own kefir about a week and my gut feels much better!
You and keto have changed my life, helping to manage carcinoid syndrome. please tell me the kefir macros for keto, how many carbs? sugar? thanks
There is no way of knowing the exact macro, because it's homemade and even the slightest difference in conditions can and will change the macros. I found a comment that someone stated that if you second ferment, it is around 4g carbs, so they count it as that. My next batch in the morning is going to be set up for a second ferment.
Jennifer Sheldon how would it have so many carbs when it feeds off the sugars in the milk, especially after 2nd ferments.I use full fat Jersey milk which has a lot of cream. I count mine as 1 carb after 2nd ferment
After watching this video watched some other vids on youtube about Kefir and then googled some stuff on it. Eventually found a farm that selled RAW GOAT KEFIR and so I tried it. Tastes just like milk and yogurt but I guess its so good for you. I'm glad I tried it and will probably be buying weekly from this local farm!
ModernRider I’ve been looking for raw goat milk kefir, but I can’t find it!! Even a goat farm near me has goat milk but not raw and no kefir! What state are you??
@@youtubegirl173
Damn wish I could find that stuff in Australia, raw milk is really hard to come by.
I think kefir made by any grains? Thanks
Hi Doctor Berg.. thank you for your amazing tips, they really work!
Let me just ask you a question.. Do lemon juice and Kefir affect ketosis?
Thank you in advance
No they don’t. Kefir has no lactose. You can check Dr Berg’s other videos for lemon, it’s keto safe.
@@wanazriq670 thanks that’s all I need to know.If it fits in keto diet that’s good enough for me.I add a few berries in the second fermentation- lovely
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Much appreciated and great value.
Eric, thank you for being so explicit with your explanations ,and as such easily understood and appreciated by intelligent people, and people who are in REAL need , it helps us a lot. thank you again from my heart...
pls do a video on all different types of kefir and whats best. water, goats milk, cows milk, coconut milk and its comparison to sauerkraut
Its all good.
Also buttermilk.
@@jamessheridan4306 what abt it
@@Dina-qk4qk see above...
@@jamessheridan4306 do mean for kefir or on keto, if for kefir i misunderstood you
Kefir is a Turkish drink, just like yogurt. It was discovered by ancient Turks living in Asia. It takes its name from the Turkish word " köpür " , which means to " foam ". And we consume it frequently in Turkey. By the way it is pronounced as kah-feer
Thank you so much Dr.Berg!
Tremendously important information for people who are unfamiliar with Kefir! Simple, clever and deep enough for a short video!
Thank you so much Eric. I’ve just started having kefir after watching you video after years of having yogurt. I will look forward for results. Particularly to help with my broken sleep patterns I’ve been having for awhile.and unfriendly candida yeast as well.
I just tried Kefir but it was strawberry flavored. I can drink it that way. Yes I’m getting a little sugar but I’ll take the bit of sugar if I can incorporate into my life
Add a bit of honey or maple syrup instead. That way you control the amount of sugar added.
I mix in frozen organic blueberries in my Jet Blend, every night before bed. I been sleeping so much better. It's my Cocktail after my 2nd shift job😋
Kefir sounds great. Kefir is "cultured". Butter milk is also "cultured". So, Dr. Berg, what's the difference? Should I consume Butter milk or kefir?
we love what is called "suzma" in my country... it is when you draw out the whey from kefir by using thick fabric hung with kefir inside. Similar to ricotta but sour since it is fermented and more smooth in texture. Then we can do balls from it and dry them , we eat those ball with beer , but here it is not the case
Does this work the same with non-dairy kefirs? I am allergic to dairy and started drinking coconut kefir. I hope it had the same effect. I love the taste too
Literally looking at coconut kefir now and came to vid to see if it works for non-dairy 😂
Thank you Eric for this info .I have always thought that yogurt was doing what you said Kefir is doing . So you have put me straight on this ,thank you. I wish I could find someone like you in sydney where I come from.....
Dr Berg. For keto diet, what do the macros look like for homemade milk kefir - whole milk, 2 ferments, plain no sweetener. If OK, how much and when do you recommend it be consumed?
Marlene Jackson I have several kefir groups on Facebook that am in and it has been said that 2nd fermented kefir has approximately 4 grams of carbs per cup. Of course with homemade kefir carbs may vary with each fermentation depending on the time fermented and the temperature of the room. I count mine as the 4 carbs per cup. Since kefir is so very good for you i feel like it is well worth the carbs.
@@tonnia62 this is exactly what I was looking for. I just started making kefir a couple of weeks ago. I've got my first kefir cheese going and tomorrow, instead of us drinking the kefir right away, I will second ferment it and continue to do this for now on. My grains are super happy and growing like crazy!
I’ve read that the fermentation process uses most of the 'sugars’-and therefore virtually zero carbs after 2nd ferments
Im on KETO and I make mine with Organic Half n Half and I do a 2 day fermentation
Please do a video on water kefir Dr. Berg. I'm interested to know your thoughts.
Akuma yes plz do this
Does same thing but for those who can’t do milk or won’t do milk. Milk is better though
Nancy Fahey not heard that before, how can that happen unless you use fruit juice
I noticed that most of the store-bought kefir have a lot of sugar. Which one do you recommend?
buy some kefir grains and make ur own kefir milk at home. one purchase would suffice u forever if taken care of. it's very easy to make. u can find recipes on RUclips for kefir.
I was drinking kefir for a couple of years. Also was using it in my smoothies. I had developed some stomach problems wher my stomach would just dump on me and I suffered a lot of nausea attacks. I never linked this to my drinking kefir, but when I stopped drinking the kefir, these problems seem to have stopped.
EXACTLY
Lactose intolerant maybe? Here in Australia we have A2 milk for sale which is specifically for those of us who can’t tolerate normal whole milk.
I do not think I have lactose intolerance. I have changed to using whole milk in my smoothies and have not had any problems.
@@susanlisson7066 : In the process of creating the kefir, the lactose is consumed by the culture--there is almost none. Furthermore, for some reason, drinking kefir can make you less lactose intolerant over time. Do a search for information on A2 milk because research shows that it still has lactose and the claims that it is easier on digestion are dubious. I researched it to see if it had enough lactose to grow kefir! It does.
@@annham4136 Okay thank you. My intolerance is mild only so I guess that’s why I can still drink it without any issues.
Been making raw milk keifer. I add back some collostrum powder a small amount and probiotics gently blend low cycle keep on fermenting the kiefer 5 hours more. then in the fridge I take with a 3 drops of vit D with k2. Thanks for sharing why I had such a reaction the first time around in my gut was cleaning house.
Kombucha .... good or bad ? Thanks
I'd be interested to know.....
houndjog what about sauerkraut too?
axistilt axistilt :) Sauerkraut or I make "kale kraut - ferment it for 7 days and place in the refrigerator. Tastes great with a lot of garlic fermenting with it!
I was doing kombucha making it for years. I find keifer much more powerful. I also take the keifer grains and put them in the organic trader joes pasteurized 100percent pure concord grape juice take an inch out put some grains in it dyes them purple easier to find and leave 12 to 24 hours cap gently closed. makes grape soda its like kombucha on steroids. the keifer goes back to the milk to live in the fridge. your grape juice is not probiotic grape soda.
I heard good things about it but I can't get over the fact that someone died of Kombucha poisoning. That is why I make kefir at home and I love it.
Hi Dr. Berg! Question. Is Kefir high in carb and sugar and will it work with my keto diet? If so, how much should I be taking a day to stay in ketosis? I have a raw kefir with no added sugars or anything.
Kefir has 4% net carb so a typical glass of 300ml (around 300g) is only about 12g carb.
Hi Dr. Berg,
Can you make an update video on Kefir- water based(sugar) and milk based (yogurt). Also, steps on how you would ferment and drink it your self! Thank you, BTW your awesome.
I was having nerve twitching, I had 3 soup spoons of plain Greek yogurt and the twitching went away. I think I was low on calcium. Greek yogurt even plain taste awesome it has a rich fat texture, I love it:)))
Actually, you were likely low on magnesium
Maybe US yogurt does not provide bacteria.
Greek yogurt has 5,6 live culture strains of bacteria in Greece.
And goat/sheep milk Greek yogurt is even better.
However in Greece we also think very highly of Kefir. Kefir should be consumed as well it has sole unique elements and benefits.
Kefir is amazing ! It has completely changed the game for me. I used to suffer from constant acid reflux and ever since I started drinking kefir, my reflux has completely gone.
Wow I thought Kefir is bad with someone with acid reflux.. thankyou, God bless
How do u make kefir at home and what animal use milk. My whatsapp no. 00971563522436 plz thanks
How much did you drink in one day?
@@sherrybirchall8677 1 teacup daily on empty stomach
What's your take on water kefir? Since we ferment it in sugar water, is it not advisable for people in keto?
Thank you! We grow our own kefir in whole milk! We buy a kefir culture (about 80 bacteria/yeast species) each 2 months and produce 1 liter a day. Delicious!
iPads victor - if you are ordering the kefir culture over the internet, do you mind sharing where & whom you order it from?
Thanks 🙏 from Toronto, Canada!
klaas victor - the above text is a message for you but my iPhone auto correction screwed up your name. Apologies.
solid info as usual. thanks doc!
My pleasure!
All the dairy kefir that is commercially available, including Organic does not use true kefir cultures. If you read the labels it's just lactobaccilus and bifido strains, that you can find in yoghurt and probiotic supplements. If you want kefir get some kefir grains and make your own and you will get the yeasts and the unique kefir cultures! Or you can buy Coconut Water Keifer that lists all the strains the company is using!
I make my own Kefir, I have been drinking Kefir for three years I don’t ever get sick .
@@brendafranklin270 I have been making kefir as well tastes great, easy to make and has so many benefits
@@jamestaylor6072 Can it be taken on KETO?
I bought kefir grains from one person and how I find its true grains
Can I use half coconut milk when I make my kefir?
Yes keifer is much easier on my stomach than conventional milk. I'm also regular now. I poop every day which I'm not use to. I shed a tear 😢 I was so happy
k2 vitamin as well and is a "fermented food"
Hi dr. Berg..
Is kefir milk safe during pregnancy??
Is it ok to consume kefir in ketosis?
Yes!...if U make it w fairlife milk, which has half the carbs filtered out and has more of the milk protein added back it . Otherwise u may only consume half a cup or so at a time, to stay in ketosis and store bought brands have at least as much sugar as milk-much more if they are flavored. The Bacteria could be removing most of the sugar so the only way to know for sure is to try out homemade Kefir and see If u stay in Ketosis. Please let us know what happens & I’ve been wanting to know myself.
1:58 the way he said “good luck” had me rolling
what about Ayran? what's the difference between ayran, yogurt and kefir? I like them all but would like to know the difference and benefits of them.
I am making my own kefir now. It tastes like milk that has gone bad. But it's been helpful. I just gulp it down first thing in the morning. 250 mL is what I have going at all times. And that's how much I drink every day.
This pronunciation is endorsed by Kiefer Sutherland. I always thought it was pronounced keh-FEAR, not KEY-fur.
I'm using kefir that I make myself with kefir grains for almost 2 years with breakfast and lunch + garlic and onion and my bone structure has really grown since then and my overall health is just boosted
babak bayatani Thanks for sharing, now I’m thinking I should start again making kefir!
@@brunosco you got it man! why did you stop making at the first place?
babak bayatani Don’t remember exactly, it was some life circumstances nearly ten years ago. Nothing bad! 😉 More recently, I’ve been buying some high quality kefir...
@@brunosco hmm. i dont know about the kefir you buy frim store but the kefir that is made in my country is not even near to kefir i make naturally
babak bayatani Mine comes from a local organic farm through a community store... which is not a guarantee, but I bet it’s quite different from the supermarket version. That being said, I remember my kefir was indeed quite different, with more character and alive... which is mostly why, combined with the health benefit claims, I’m thinking of starting again (with the hi quality milk from that same farm 😂). But I’m wondering if I could make sheep or goat kefir and if that would be even better or not...
excellent explanation
I make kifer yoghurt and find it great ...best thing ive done...( 30 hours at 40c ) ... a long culture like this eats the milk sugars so no spike in insulin ...i sweeten with stevia and add vanilla and salt ..its VERY tasty!! makes a great pudding with berries or low carb snack ...gut health has turned a corner with me ....
9 g sugar in one serving of store bought whole kefir …
I found there is 2 kinds of kefir, one from fruits and the other from milk, would you please tell us which one is good? are they the same? I have the fruit type which I prepare and it gets ready in 2 days. Please is this as good as the one you talked about in this video? Thank you doctor!
What about Bulgarian yogurt? It has a ton of different proboitic strains.
Making my first batch of Kefir can't wait to give this to my family💙
go for keffir
I just love raw kefir without sugar , just kefir , is delicious, i hate sweet things as it makes my throat itchy and uncomfortable, i always loved bitter and sour things, kefir is amazingly delicious , i make at home i drink everyday , i love the texture of kefir when it's winter or fall, it becomes more smooth and the texture is more homogeneous, on summer it can be more liquid and i don't know tastes not so fresh, i love to take after or with my supplements cause i believe it makes easier to my stomach to absorb nutrients i will be drinking more, i don't drink milk anymore, so i drink kefir that is not as inflammatory as milk
I'm making my kefir with A2 milk these days because milk has always been difficult for me to digest. Even before switching to A2 milk, I've been drinking a small amount of kefir almost every day for 4 or 5 years. The A2 milk has been a big game changer for me.
What is A2 milk?
@@ToastingMyJam360 milk from Indian cows
@@ToastingMyJam360 in simple word it’s country local milk where the cows genes are not modified for extra milk production . There is a lot of defrnce with normal milk form jercy cows or any other cows with A2 milk . It has more health benefits.
Where u get your A2 milk in your country ?
@@ToastingMyJam360Buffalo milk is also A2.
Hi Doctor Berg.. thank you for your amazing tips.
Try researching a Swedish product called Filmjölk. Fermented milk similar to Kefir.
Can you mix yogurt and kefir and make it yourself in an instant pot?
Can I have a cup kefir and also a cup of bone broth in the same meal? I do OMAD and I'm trying to figure out the best way to incorporate kefir and bone broth into my diet
Dina Salinas Yes. Ideally, have the bone broth first to coat the gut lining, then 15-30 mins later, have the kefir.
I started having homemade kefir ( with kefir grains) and immediately have a die-off crisis its a good thing though is when the bad bacteria is attacked by the good bacteria
I was drinking home made kefir on and off for years and I never received any benefits. Recently I started making 24 hour fermented Bulgarian yoghurt and my health has improved tremendously. Moral of the story..just because Kefir has more cultures doesn't mean its better for you.
Spot on. For some people kefir has an awful bas effect on the system. Extreme constipation is one of them.
Actually yogurt has many cultures too, just they are climate dependent and climate specific, so some do not fare well in the US, for instance
The reason could be that you are deficient in certain type of gut microbe which was not there in kefir but present in the bulgarian yoghurt. So it worked
Dr berg you are a blessing to community. I just love your videos, so informative 👍
Thank you so much for all your interesting considerations about nutrition : it helps me a lot in understanding what I can do to help improve my chronique fatigue condition (with yeast problem in my digestive tract, and frequent episodes of depression). I'm about to start a kefir journey, and I would like to know the type of bacteria there are in kefir. My wish is to get a good source of lactobacillus and bifidobacterium : they are key elements to fight depression as well as dysbiosis. I have started some vegetable lacto-fermentation, but I would like to give kefir a try ! Thank you so much in advance.
One online shop i was looking at buying grains from said their grains come from multiple sources, so it has lots of diversity. I thought that was a good i dea, introduce a bit of grains from other sources to every now and then to your existing grains, when u get some
Wonderful, doctor. Thank you once again.
Anytime!
Do you make your own kefir or do you use store-bought? There is a huge difference in quality and quantity of bacteria. I have been making kefir at home and it has significantly improved my gut health. Kefir in stores is made from powder, while at home I use keifr grains. I use full-fat organic whole milk (grass-fed).
Max Sterling I don't know about Dr. Berg, but I do know that like you, I make mine at home and I find it to be more beneficial than store bought. Also, it is not loaded with sugar like the store bought ones. I've done both the powder and grain, and I prefer the grains over the powder. The powder takes so much longer to produce versus the grains. Those babies ferment so quickly and double in size like it's going out of style! To me, that means that the grains are more active and produce a better more beneficial product.
Mimicakes where's a good source to get the grains?
Mimicakes which type of milk do u use and how do you store the grains??
do you make kefir with raw milk?
Hello drBerg,.I have thought yoghurt and Kieffer is similar. Thankful dr Berg for Inlighten my mind and thank you so much Doctor Berg for your advice
What about water kefir? Obviously it's not going to have the same nutritional profile but would it still be a pretty decent nutrition supplement?
I am waiting for that answer too, since it's difficult for me to get that organic grass fed milk from those "almost" holy semi-god cows!
Just use regular whole fat milk and you'll be fine.
What about the Casein in Kefir? I was told to avoid ALL milk derivatives. Here in Brazil we have two types of Milk. A2A2 & the rest. Buffalo, Goats, Sheep would be A2A2. Cheese would be criminally packed with Casein. ( The protein that I was told would cause " Leaky Gut." )
Thank you Dr.Berg, I am following a ketogenic diet and restricted myself to 25 grams carbs, how many carbs in whole milk kefir per cub? Can i drink a cup daily
Omg. I stumbled upon this accidentally. I didn't know such a thing called kefir existed.
Had been eating yogurt for last 25 years.
Thanks all. I read all comments
i hope you will make a video 'how to make kefir' in the next video
Lol There are millions of pages on how to make kefir.
Since I am Vegan , I make the most beautiful rich smooth Soy-Kefir. Here in Australia we get the VitaSoy Protein Plus Soymilk, it has a higher protein contents, which is ideal for it, but please check info how to make non-Dairy Kefir. It is easy.
Kefir really helps when my acid reflux flares up. I take a few sips first thing in the morning and last thing at night. Pretty sure it helps me sleep better too :) I buy it every week now!
Which one do you drink? Acid reflux is my problem. I have GERD.
@@Versiongurl the best kefir is that you make it yourself . You need the kefir grains first . It has 77 healthy benefits . Watch Donna Schwenk from youtube - how to make kefir . She has been doing kefir & cultured foods for 18+ years .
The best kefir is that you make it , because it has ~50+ healthy bacteria & yeast in it . The kefir from the stores has ~10 in it . Get the kefir grains first .
@@paulkwan4624 ok thanks for this info
I do homemade yogurt with whole milk without adding any sugar. Would this better than the store bought yogurt? Thanks!
Is it keto friendly?
noooooooooooo
Kefir grains eat the sugars in the milk. The best bet is to have it post workout for not going off ketosis.
I have got Kefir at home , Kefir is a gift form friends. We rise Kefir for 10 years never stop
I've been drinking my own home made kefir made from raw a2 milk... two weeks and my gut and digestion feels amazing, as well as my candida symptoms seemed to vanish while my craving for kefir only increase. I drink up to 2 liters daily when working out and I L O V E it! :)
How u made home kefir. Thanks
Why do you need 2 liters? Seems excessive and a lot of extra calories. Just because some kefir is good fit us doesn’t mean a ton of it is even better. Moderation and balance is important in diet
Did u order the raw A2? If so from where?
@@monkeybearmax I buy A2 milk, whole and low fat, from Walmart.
@@monkeybearmax Oh sorry, I didn’t notice you were talking about RAW A2 milk…. 🤪
Great advice, Dr Berg. Love Kefir, it's amazing. Thank you 🙏🏻
Wonderful! You're very welcome!
No mention of unpasteurized/pasteurized(alive vs dead kefir)?
Dylan Garrett
I was wondering the same thing. I am willing to bet both are good for you but the unpasteurized is probably 10 times more better but it's just a hunch. I tried pasteurized Kefir yesterday and my stomach did well with it. I didn't like how sour it was mixed with instant coffee and even added Stevia. Next trick is to try an orange peel or blend mixed berries and honey in a blender
ModernRider unpasterized does not work. Research
@@modernrider1398 If the goodies comes from the grains then both are fine. Raw milk probably provides more enzymes.
@@georgathomas8248 how does unpasteurized not work? Raw milk is the best and healthiest way of doing it!
You mean the milk or the kefir pasteurized? If it's the milk, it works just fine. If you pasteurize the kefir you are literally killing the good bacteria.
In Australia they call Kefir yoghurt
Is Kefir okay on the keto diet?
Dina Salinas the bacteria in kefir eats the lactose sugar in the milk which greatly reduces the sugar content and carbs in it so I would think it would be ok for keto as long as not a lot of sugar is added
Highly valuable video on the difference between these two foods.
I started with eggs and raw yogurt Kefir, after 20 years of veganism, because I started to feel many symptoms of vitamin and mineral deficiency..
I drink natural yogurt smoothie daily . But I started feeling severe pain in knee bones and feet is it because of yogurt?
This is my first-time hearing and learning about Kefir.
Make it your own at home very easy, you will love it.