Kefir is a type of fermented milk that may help manage blood sugar, lower cholesterol, and boost digestive health, among other benefits. However, more evidence is needed to back some of these claims.

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Every morning, while the kettle heats the water for my coffee and my two-year-old slurps her Cheerios, I feed and strain my kefir grains. The grains—small, squishy clumps that resemble cauliflower ...

Kefir is a simple fermented drink made by mixing milk with kefir grains. According to a study published by Frontiers in Microbiology in 2015, kefir grains contain natural bacteria and yeast. As it ...

Fermented foods have been staples in the human diet since the dawn of time, but lately, it seems that they're having a moment, with new products popping up on shelves every week. From kimchi to ...

Kefir, pronounced kee-feer, is a drink made from the fermented milk from a cow, goat, or sheep. Water kefir is similar but has a water base instead of milk. Kefir grains have yeast and good bacteria.

A wooden spoon and metal strainer sit above a glass jar full of kefir. After fermentation, kefir is poured through a strainer, leaving behind gelatinous grains ...