Some people prefer probiotic supplements over foods, but Dr. Cresci notes that probiotic foods are a better choice. In particular, fermented foods — like yogurt, kefir (a yogurt-like beverage It REALLY works on gut problems: much, much more so than yogurt. It also has a lot of vitamins that are not in milk, esp.B vitamins and vitamin K. Kefir keeps fine at room temperature even, so it travels well. Both kefir and yogurt are cultured milk products, but they contain different types of beneficial bacteria. The advice to drink at least eight glasses of water a day can be found throughout the popular press.w1-w4 One origin may be a 1945 recommendation that stated: A suitable allowance of water for adults is 2.5 litres daily in most instances. An ordinary standard for diverse persons is 1 millilitre for each calorie of food. Pour 1/4 to 1/2 cup per quart of fruit juice of choice (raw is recommended) into the bottle with the kefir. If you are using a 16 oz swing top bottle, use 1/8th to 1/4 cup of juice. Close lid and let it set for 12 to 48 hours at room temperature. An alternative is let is sit in the fridge for 3-4 days. Be careful of too much carbonation as it Drink it. Kefir can be purchased at most grocery stores, or you can make your own kefir with a few simple ingredients. Make a smoothie. Use kefir as a replacement for cow's milk, soy milk, or almond milk in your favorite smoothie recipe. Turn it into ice cream. Freeze kefir overnight for your own tasty, probiotic treat. Add fruits, nuts, or You do not need antibiotics, just reduce the dose of the kefir you consume. A healthy dose is 1 to 3 spoons per day, or 1 spoon in the morning and one in the evening. 1 to 2 cups in one sitting as you see can be too much for you who has not adjusted yet to larger doses. Once you get use to it you can increase slightly, so be able to consume more. Can I drink coffee after kefir? It depends. But, here are the rules I follow: If you are drinking kefir for the probiotic benefits, then it's best to drink coffee at least 30 minutes after consuming kefir since the coffee can counteract the probiotics in the kefir. However, if you're simply drinking kefir for enjoyment, then there is no need to Kefir is an increasingly popular fermented milk beverage that has been linked to a variety of health benefits. Unlike most dairy products, kefir contains a nominal quantity of cholesterol, and the regular consumption of kefir products fortified with phytosterol and stanol compounds may actually reduce the amount of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Kefir has the potential to promote a favorable bacterial balance in the large intestine, improve lactose digestion, and perhaps improve stool consistency. If you have IBS and have found that your system is extremely reactive to milk products, you do have the option of trying a coconut milk kefir. Although coconut milk kefir has not been tested Give one teaspoon to one tablespoon of kefir to small cats or small dogs per day. Medium size dogs – 1 – 2 tbsp. Large dogs – 2 – 3 tbsp. *** Cats especially*** Start with 1/8 tsp, and increase every FEW days by doubling the amount, up to one-half teaspoon. Give your cat only 1/2 of the dosage (one-half teaspoon) for at least one to two ScgN8.