Kefir

I get the litre size and it lasts me for 3 days.. It's fermented so I don't think it actually needs to be used within 2 days of opening

Bit of a problem now, because I buy the litre size (more economical )of having to drink quite a lot every day because apparently it needs to be used within two days of opening..
So I am having a large glass every day..
Does anybody have this product and use it after the two days? Is what I’m really trying to find out.🤓

HelterSkelter1 I had no idea that everyday foods (such as yogurt) could be a problem if your immune system is compromised.

Pably15 is correct. If your immune system is compromised eg when having chemotherapy you should consult yout hospital team before taking any live bacteria, live yoghourt, blue cheeses etc. I expect those in that camp would be aware, but pably15 is correct to warn.

As NotSpaghettisays, it's very easy and cheap to make, just buying milk after the original purchase of the kefir grains.

I got into it after following podcasts from Cultured Food Life by Donna Schwenk who seems to know everything you could wish to know about how to achieve a happy healthy gut

An example..

I have an app that reads barcode and I tried the muller one before this and that came out as bad, this one came out as good, think it was mainly to do with sugar content..

Many thanks all of you for your contributions to this thread 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I have the kefir as a yoghurt on my oats with some 0%fat Greek yoghurt. Have had it for years. Started this as subjected to bladder infections and thought this would help.

I like it but haven’t had it recently - this thread makes me want to get it again. I have never made it myself, maybe worth considering.

I've eaten kefir yogurt but didn't like it very much.

Is the drink less sour?

No, traditional rennet is from a ruminant's stomach - though you can get vegetarian alternatives. It's used in cheese making and to make junker etc.

Kefir is vegetarian - a culture of bacteria and yeast.

I remember the old granny gave us rennet. Is that similar?

My husband has this 3 times week he likes the cherry one

I have a small glass every day. The natural, unsweetened one, to keep the digestive system healthy.

I love it and have been consuming it ever since I saw it on Dragons’ Den years ago and Waitrose started selling it. I have the organic one every day,with blueberries. Michael Moseley was a fan too - good enough for me.

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It isn't expensive or difficult to make yourself!

Day 1. Cover grains with milk
Day 2. (or 3) put in a seive and drain the grains/plant from the kefir liquid.
Rinse the grains and start again.

I tried it two years ago for several weeks and I think it’s over rated too. I liked the fresh taste but every flavour I tried gave me an upset tummy.

I used to have a glass every day. I also thought it was rather expensive.

My DH has always had a ‘gurgly’ tummy. We have tried lots of things but after years of trying cannot decide on what ‘sets him off’. For the last few months he has had a small glass of kefir every morning. Things have settled a lot.

If you regard it as a food (which it is) rather than a medication (which it isn't), I think you'll find what suits you.

Personally, I think it's over-rated. I keep wondering how on earth we stayed alive without it in the past.

Although..... there was the curds and whey in nursery rhymes.

Eat/drink it if you like it; don't if you don't.

To my knowledge kefir is very good for you .
You don't need to consult your GP .
And you can make it yourself .
Try a small amount and increase it gradually.
Like any change in a diet you might experience some changes in your bowel habits .
I went on a radical nut based diet last year and my digestive system system reacted - that was a stupid thing for me to do !

We have had a kefir plant since the 1970s (with a few gaps).

I don't understand why you might need to consult your GP... Would you do that if you ate yogurt or sauerkraut?

I freeze it in an ice cube tray and add it to smoothies or porridge etc. I read that freezing it doesn’t destroy the bacteria so I hope that’s right.

I’m another who makes her own and drink a small glass most mornings.

Shinamae...I just discovered this a couple of months ago, and started buying it, we both love it I buy the mango and passion fruit , I get it with my tesco order every week, have a wine glass full every day...but if you have a weakened immune system, you should consult your gp first...