GertJr (Madison) on 05/19/2021
So, my question is, what if I use fermented kefir milk instead of unfermented milk for the yogurt? Would the abundance of probiotics in the kefir proliferate in the yogurt? If they stay active but don't reproduce, I could keep on fermenting with the grains and use fresh kefir every time for the yogurt. Any thoughts on this? I have, recently, taken to mixing the kefir into the yogurt and consuming that, but it's not thick as I like it. Or am I totally wasting my time with the kefir since I can't see any health difference? I have ibs-d and insomnia and the kefir is said to help with that as well as with so many other health issues. And, I must admit, when others get sick or have allergies to pollen, I don't so maybe there's a benefit that I'm not seeing.
Also, to ORH, hang in there. If you know Jehovah God, then you know Who wins this battle. Embrace His will and all will be well.
Replied By RSW (OH) on 05/19/2021
I also consumed the homemade milk kefir for a few years, as advised by a poster named P. Raghavan. I ordered the grains on the internet from a reputable seller. While I wanted the probiotics, I did it as an experiment, also, to see if it reduced sugar for a relative with Type 11 diabetes. My usual blood sugar is about 99, but by using the keifer for several years, eventually brought it down to 82. My daughter informed me that it may be too low, so I stopped taking it. My blood sugar is about 99 again. I, too, had a hard time with the taste, but found it better when mixed with blueberries.
Replied By Mama (TN) on 05/19/2021
If you are not enjoying it, have been using it for years, and are not really noticing a benefit, it seems to me that at least taking a break from it would make sense. Then you can see if it perhaps did help. Meanwhile, enjoy your yogurt! :)
I had my daughter on homemade milk kefir (and nettle) for a year. Her health (primarily asthma) improved greatly over that year. She hasn't taken kefir since. She takes nettle once in a while if allergies are bothering her. My point is that she had long term lasting benefit even though she didn't keep on using the kefir.
I don't know the answer to the question of making yogurt with fermented kefir. An intriguing idea, though!
~Mama to Many~
Replied By Ruthie (Largo, FL) on 05/27/2022
My husband has always had many polyps when he has his colonoscopy. He had 13 one time and several were cancerous. He started the kefir, and 3 years later he only had 4 polyps. His doctor told him to keep drinking the kefir.
I get through the taste by making mine into a fruit smoothie. I put frozen red cherries, blueberries and every now and then add a few slices of frozen banana. Blend it in my nutribullet and enjoy!
*Note My husband has used regular whole milk to make his kefir but we are about to try the organic 2% milk. Hopefully with it being ultra pasteurized it will still process. Also, I drink a 1/2 quart in the morning and he drinks a 1/2 quart in the morning and 1/2 quart at night. Try it!