Kefir Grains

Happy Herbalist's Fresh Kefir Grains

guaranteed to produce healthy Kefir.

Similar to kombucha and other fermented foods, Kefir is a symbiosis of many beneficial bacteria and yeasts which form grains of cauliflower-like structures. During the fermentation process (usually 12-24 hours) the Kefir Grains changes normal milk into healthy living food. A Probotic many times the factor of store bought yogurt, kefir or probiotics in capsule form.

The gift of the Prophet, as people from the Caucasus referred to these grains as they enjoyed a full life expectancy between 110 - 150 years old.

Kefir is also known as Snow lotus and as the Tibetan mushroom. which may cause confusion for some folks as the kombucha mushroom is also known as the Tibetan mushrooms as well as the Manchurian Mushroom (and a host of other names) our Kefir grains are similar to the Japanese Water Crystals, or Tibi and will produce a refreshing healthy beverage using just water (or juice) and sugar.

Kefir For pleasure, beauty and well-being

by Harald W. Tietz

ISBN 1 876173 03 3 1996

Table of Contents

Where does Kefir come from?	9
Kefir in the Western World	10
What is Kefir?	II
Kefir does not equal Kefir	II
Which is the Right Kefir?	12
Isn’t Dairy Food Unhealthy’?	12
The Relatives of Kefir	15
Kefir Products	22
Death Begins in the Colon	22
The pH of Kefir	24
The Common Way of brewing Kefir	25
Other common methods for brewing kefir	27
Kefir for children	28
Brewing in a pyramid	28
Fermentation Time	29
The Right Temperature	29
The Fermentation Pot	30
Problems Associated with Kefir Fermentation	31
Kefir. an alcoholic beverage?	31
Can I eat the grains?	31
How long does the culture live?	32
Drying the grains	32
Storage and Care for the Kefir Culture	32
Storing your Kefir once it has Fermented	34
Kefir Commercial Products	34
Can I take too much Kefir?	35
Kefir for Health	36
Kefir Douche	41
Kefir for Beauty	42
Bath treats	44
Body Care	45
Cleansing	46
Fruit Facials	48
Facials with Kefir	48
Facial Mask	49
Facial Skin Scrub	53
Freckles	55
hair care	55
Hand Care	57
Moisturiser	57
Sunburn	59
Kefir for your taste bud's pleasure	61
Bread spread	61
Breakfast	61
Cake	62
Cheese	67
Champagne	67
Dip	69
Drinks	69
Fruit salad topping	70
Ice cream	70
Lunch and dinner	72
Marinade	74
Pie	74
Salad	75
Salad Dressings	76
Sauce	77
Unusual use for Kefir	77
Kefir Research	77
Bibliography	78

Japanese grains water grains Use kefir grains, just rinse them well in pure non-chlorinated water , put them in a sugar water base (1 cup water to 1 tablespoon sugar). And let them sit 2 weeks, change the water, sugar again and let them sit another 2 weeks. refer to book for additional recipes and information. Kefir and kombucha are both known as the Tibetan Mushroom. probably due to the legendary health benefits that both these fermented foods produce. Kombucha spelled as Kombu-cha or translated to the Japanese as Kombu (seaweed) and Cha (tea) is commonly confused with the Japanese Water Crystals (Tibi) which are very similar to Kefir Grains. Japanese Water Grains are normally fermented in water (or juice) and sugar and kefir Grains in Milk. Kombucha is fermented in water, tea and sugar. Each offer a unique presentation to health and a tasty beverage yet are distinct. It is said that the orthodox tribes-people of Northern Caucasus Mountains, were gifted kefir grains by the Prophet Mohammed while the Prophet traveled through that region approx. 1,400 years ago. It is also said these folks referred to kefir grains as The grains of the Prophet Mohammed and the culture product, kefir, The drink of the Prophet [Beatrice T. Hunter.] Ed Kasper LAc Acupuncture Herbs Homeopathy www.HappyHerbalist.com Buy Real Kefir Grains The Happy Herbalist’s Pharmacy est 1997 featuring people friendly botanicals