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 ...

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 ...

Are you looking to eat more fermented foods? If so, you should add kefir to your grocery cart. It's high in probiotics and essential nutrients—and they are responsible for the many benefits of kefir, ...

Whether you’re new to the world of wellness or are a card-carrying founding member, you’ve likely heard about the importance of consuming of gut-healthy, probiotic-rich foods. Probiotics are live ...

Kefir is a fermented dairy beverage while kombucha is a fermented tea beverage. Despite their different ingredients, both drinks contain probiotics and other nutrients that may be good for your gut.

Kefir's been quietly bubbling away for centuries (originating from parts of Eastern Europe and Southwest Asia) but only recently started getting the credit it deserves in the Western world as a ...