Kefir is a tangy, probiotic-rich drink made by fermenting cow’s or goat’s milk or water with a culture starter called kefir grains — small clusters of bacteria and yeast that resemble tiny cauliflower ...

This fermented beverage has been a part of my diet for years thanks to its rich nutritional benefits.

For several years now, foods that are said to promote gut health have been wildly popular. You see probiotic-enhanced almonds, apricots, chocolate, fruit juice, snack bars, soft drinks, and more on ...

This tropical kefir fruit salad combines a medley of fresh fruits, along with chia seeds and creamy kefir for a nutrient-packed dish. Chia seed are small, oval-shaped, and contain multiple ...

Kefir is a probiotic-rich drink made from milk and kefir grains. Benefits of kefir include supporting gut health, strengthening bones, and helping with weight loss. However, kefir may carry some risks ...

Alyssa Northrop is a registered dietitian, nutrition writer, speaker and licensed massage therapist based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She received a Master of Public Health in human nutrition from the ...

A wooden spoon and metal strainer sit above a glass jar full of kefir. After fermentation, kefir is poured through a strainer, leaving behind gelatinous grains ...