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.

India, May 12 -- In the growing world of gut health and functional beverages, water kefir and kombucha have become popular choices for health-conscious consumers. Both are rich in probiotics, lightly ...

To prepare milk kefir, open the sachet and strain the grains with a plastic sieve. Pour the room temperature milk into a jug (2) and add the grains (3). Stir with a wooden spoon (4) and cover with a ...

The fermented beverage kefir is the stuff of legend. Marco Polo wrote about kefir in his diaries. The grains for traditional kefir are said to have been a gift of the Prophet Mohammed. Perhaps the ...

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.