If you like yogurt, you have to try this!!!

[FreshNewbie]

It's Kefir made by "Fresh Made" whichs is russian company from Philadelphia, PA. Only it's in these small contrainers like yogurt ones and they have several flavours. I bought the strawberry one and I must tell you that I thought I was eating real strawberry ice cream. Good thing it has more protein than regular yogurt and less sugar too. So next time you are in a store, look out for this one.

cals 140, fat 3g, sugar 15g, protein 8g.
Next one is cherry

[horsemom]

HI! I have been drinking Lifeway lowfat Kefir for awhile now. It tastes good, and is rich in calcium.

One cup serving is 174 Calories (20 from fat) 2g fat, 21g sugar in the form of organic cane juice, and 14g protein.

Really tasty on cereal.

Laura

[margo49]

It is here a lot now in the Russian shops.
What does it taste like?
Can one make it at home like yoghurt? (By adding milk to some of it at a certain temp)

[FreshNewbie]

Margo, I saw some recipes online , just google "kefir" recipe and I am sure you can find something. But the one that I bought in a little yogurt like can tasted really good, almost like ice cream.
Laura, I always buy big Kefir in russian stores ( I was born in Russia) and it has better calorie count than yogurt. But if you see the one i am talking about, buy it and try it, its really tasty

[Mr. Bloom]

The other day, I was advised to try Kefir (which I had never heard of). I bought some and strangely enough (for me) enjoyed it.

It has the appearance of milk and the consistency of diluted yogurt. It's described as a "probiotic fluid" on the label...I certainly don't know what that means...

So, the question is:

• Why is this not better known?
• Is there a downside to it?

I'm having a very "bad back" week and it was my acupuncturist/chiropractor that suggested I introduce this into my diet.

[Blueberry]

I've consumed Kefir for quite a while. I stumbled on it and happened to like it It was well before I knew anything about the often touted health benefits....

There doesn't seem to be a down side to me, and I'm not sure why it isn't better known. However, even the "big box" groceries around here carry it, so it seems to be gaining in popularity.

[margo49]

Yea!
What a cute wee culture!
It is also a real *animal* and not in the least sensitive.
Got it all sussed now and production in full swing.
Easier to use bought (pasteurised) milk than pasteurise my own only to cool it back down to its optimal temp.
If anyone wants culture it can be posted (really, the woman I got it from said she has posted it all over the world!!)