Kefir...... What is it?

I read several posts about kefir
I know WHO Kefir Sutherland is and while at one time I thought he was very
yummy (lol)
I have no idea WHAT the kefir you guys are talking about is. I had never
heard about it prior to the post in the Road trip w/ food allergies thread
Please explain...

Steve Knight was right on the money when he said
food allergies are caused by Candida overgrowth
That's my problem.

I cheated big-time last night for my going away party & REALLY REGRET IT
now.
I didn't even eat that much but I think it was a combination of what I ate &
the fact I didn't take any of my meds or eat anything else all day. Well I
learned my lesson, I won't be doing that again.
At least not until I get this cleared up & out of my system. Then I'll cheat
just a little now & then.
A girl has to have some fun!


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Kukie wrote:

I have no idea WHAT the kefir you guys are talking about is. I had never
heard about it prior to the post in the Road trip w/ food allergies thread
Please explain...

Kefir is a cultured dairy product, similar to yogurt, but thinner so
as to be drinkable.

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jamie )

"There's a seeker born every minute."

"jamie" wrote in message
...
Kukie wrote:

I have no idea WHAT the kefir you guys are talking about is. I had never
heard about it prior to the post in the Road trip w/ food allergies
thread
Please explain...

Kefir is a cultured dairy product, similar to yogurt, but thinner so
as to be drinkable.

But it has completely different cultures in it from yogurt.
A little bit like comparing bread to beer because they both have yeast in
them

Kefir is a russian variation of it (containing Lactobacillus Caucasus, a
beneficial bacteria), in nordic contries they have "Filmjölk" (containing
Lactococcus Lactis), in Japan there is supposedly a variation on it too
(containing Bifidobacterium Longum).

All the variations are known for its soothing effects on the digestive
system and there are other variants of them containing Lactobacillus
Acidofilus to further improved help with digestive upsets.

There is plenty info on Kefir on http://www.kefir.net/ .


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Patrik 'Putte' Henriksson

"jamie" wrote in message
...
Kukie wrote:

I have no idea WHAT the kefir you guys are talking about is. I had never
heard about it prior to the post in the Road trip w/ food allergies
thread
Please explain...

Kefir is a cultured dairy product, similar to yogurt, but thinner so
as to be drinkable.

But it has completely different cultures in it from yogurt.
A little bit like comparing bread to beer because they both have yeast in
them

Kefir is a russian variation of it (containing Lactobacillus Caucasus, a
beneficial bacteria), in nordic contries they have "Filmjölk" (containing
Lactococcus Lactis), in Japan there is supposedly a variation on it too
(containing Bifidobacterium Longum).

All the variations are known for its soothing effects on the digestive
system and there are other variants of them containing Lactobacillus
Acidofilus to further improved help with digestive upsets.

There is plenty info on Kefir on http://www.kefir.net/ .


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Patrik 'Putte' Henriksson

In article , Patrik Henriksson
wrote:

"jamie" wrote in message
...
Kukie wrote:

I have no idea WHAT the kefir you guys are talking about is. I had never
heard about it prior to the post in the Road trip w/ food allergies
thread
Please explain...

Kefir is a cultured dairy product, similar to yogurt, but thinner so
as to be drinkable.

But it has completely different cultures in it from yogurt.
A little bit like comparing bread to beer because they both have yeast in
them

The probiotic in dairy yogurt is more beneficial for gastric illness
than the grain fermented Kefir. The yogurt must be made from scratch
and incubated at least 24 hours to foster consumption of bad bacteria
and preservation of the beneficial ones.

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Diva
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There is no substitute for the right food

On Sun, 18 Jul 2004 10:18:24 -0400, Carol Frilegh wrote:


The probiotic in dairy yogurt is more beneficial for gastric illness
than the grain fermented Kefir. The yogurt must be made from scratch
and incubated at least 24 hours to foster consumption of bad bacteria
and preservation of the beneficial ones.

bullpucky. Kefir is about the best probiotic out there. about 20 or more cutlers
that are very strong. far more medical benefits contributed for it then yogurt.

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On Sun, 18 Jul 2004 10:18:24 -0400, Carol Frilegh wrote:


The probiotic in dairy yogurt is more beneficial for gastric illness
than the grain fermented Kefir. The yogurt must be made from scratch
and incubated at least 24 hours to foster consumption of bad bacteria
and preservation of the beneficial ones.

bullpucky. Kefir is about the best probiotic out there. about 20 or more cutlers
that are very strong. far more medical benefits contributed for it then yogurt.

--
Knight-Toolworks & Custom Planes
Custom made wooden planes at reasonable prices
See http://www.knight-toolworks.com For prices and ordering instructions.

about all you will lever want to know.

http://users.chariot.net.au/~dna/kef...#what-is-kefir

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Knight-Toolworks & Custom Planes
Custom made wooden planes at reasonable prices
See http://www.knight-toolworks.com For prices and ordering instructions.

about all you will lever want to know.

http://users.chariot.net.au/~dna/kef...#what-is-kefir

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Custom made wooden planes at reasonable prices
See http://www.knight-toolworks.com For prices and ordering instructions.

In article , Steve Knight
wrote:

about all you will lever want to know.

http://users.chariot.net.au/~dna/kef...#what-is-kefir

Steve I've followed a diet for Celiac for 3 years. The diet is proving
effective for autism kids. Here is what is said about kefir for those
children who are very vulnerable to yeast.:

Catherine tamarro comments: What makes kefir different from yogurt is
that kefir is fermented with bacteria and yeast, Elaine Gottschall of
the Specific Carbohydrate Diet
feels that there is the chance of cross-reactivity between a compromised
immune system and yeast from kefir. (Saccharomyces boulardii is illegal
on the diet for the same reason.) She has said that
kefir is approved after some healing takes place but the yogurt is used
until then.

As to "Horse Pucky" my response comes from a scientist and biologist
who has devoted 47 years to the study of gastric disease. I don't think
your claim is definitive and your comment borders on being
disrespectful, irreverant and typically flaming usenet.

http://breakingtheviciouscycle.info/

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There is no substitute for the right food